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Schwerin is a town in northern Germany. It is the capital of the state Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Attractions

• The landmark of the city is the Schwerin Castle, located on an island in the lake of the same name (Schweriner See). It was for centuries the residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg and today is the seat of the Landtag (state parliament).
• Schwerin Cathedral, built in 1260-1416 in Brick Gothic style.
• The Alter Garten (Old Garden) square, surrounded by buildings such as the 18th-century Altes Palais (Old Palace), the neoclassical Staatliches Museum Schwerin-Kunstsammlunger (State Art Museum), built in 1877-1882, and the Staatstheater (city Theater), erected in 1886.
• The town hall (18th century)
• Schelfkirche (Saint Nicolai, originally built 1238, but rebuilt in 1713 after destruction by a storm)
• TV Tower (close to the TV Tower there is a guyed radio mast, which is nearly twice as high!)

Museums

• The Staatliches Museum Schwerin-Kunstsammlungen (State Art Museum) houses a remarkable collection of 15th- to 19th-century Dutch and German art, including works by Rembrandt, Cranach the Elder, and Rubens. There are also German medieval collections, including porcelain (especially Dresden porcelain), 18th-century court paintings, and works by such modern artists as Max Liebermann.
• The Technische Museum (Technical Museum), housed in the former Marstall (Royal Stables).