Schwerin

Schwerin is a city in northeastern Germany and the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is known for its island castle and lakeside setting.

Schwerin Castle: A historic castle on an island in Lake Schwerin, now home to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament. The castle is Schwerin’s defining landmark and a central part of its historic center.
Obotrites: A West Slavic people who lived around the southern Baltic Sea during the early and high Middle Ages. Their settlement at Schwerin preceded the city’s recorded medieval foundation.
Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: The state parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, based in Schwerin Castle. Its legislative seat gives the city its central political function.
Rostock: A port city on Germany’s Baltic coast and the largest city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is the state’s largest urban center, while Schwerin is its capital.
Lake Schwerin: A large lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, whose southern shore borders Schwerin. Its waters and islands shape the city’s setting and recreation.
Henry the Lion: A powerful Welf duke who ruled Saxony and Bavaria in the twelfth century. He founded Schwerin as a German town in 1160 after conquering the region.
Government of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: The executive branch of the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Its ministries and leadership are based in the state capital.
Lübeck: A historic Hanseatic city in Schleswig-Holstein, north of Schwerin. Its proximity links Schwerin to a major Baltic trading city and neighboring state.
Schwerin Cathedral: A Gothic church in Schwerin dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Saint John. Its tower and medieval architecture anchor the city’s old town.
County of Schwerin: A medieval county in the Holy Roman Empire centered on Schwerin. The county made Schwerin a regional seat of power.

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MecklenburgRelated: Its court anchored one major branch of the dynasty.