Schwerin Castle

19th century942Germany

CountryGermany

RegionMecklenburg

Period19th century

Year Built942

About Schwerin Castle

Called the Neuschwanstein of the North. Sits on an island in Lake Schwerin. Now houses the state parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The Niklot statue of the Slavic king guards the approach.

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