Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Güstrow, Germany
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Experience Güstrow in Germany in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in GüstrowSight 1: Domschule
The Güstrow Cathedral School was a Latin school founded in 1552 by Duke Johann Albrecht I of Mecklenburg (1525–1576) and later a grammar school in Güstrow. Its building from 1575/79 is the oldest surviving school building in Mecklenburg.
Sight 2: Dom zu Güstrow
The Dom ("cathedral") is a Brick Gothic Lutheran church, the largest church in the German city of Güstrow. It was built as a collegiate church and has never actually been a cathedral. Initially completed in 1335, the church is the oldest extant building in Güstrow. It houses the sculpture Der Schwebende, a war memorial created by Ernst Barlach. The apostle figures by Claus Berg are also very well known. They are also called the Güstrow Apostles
Sight 3: Landesdenkmal für die Befreiungskrieger
The state monument for the liberation warriors 1813-1815 is a monument to Franz-Parr-Platz in Güstrow. It was built in 1863–1865 according to a design by the architect and Schwerin Hofbaurat Hermann Willebrand. Georg Wiese created the sculptural work, probably after designs by Albert Wolff. The funding was carried out by an initiative of Güstrower citizens and through a collection of money among participants and members of the Wars of Liberation in preparation for the 50th anniversary. The foundation stone was laid on March 27, 1863, the monument was unveiled on July 12, 1865.
Wikipedia: Landesdenkmal für die Befreiungskrieger 1813–1815 (DE)
Sight 4: Schloss Güstrow
Güstrow Palace is a Renaissance-era palatial schloss in Güstrow, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, used as a museum and cultural centre.
Sight 5: Norddeutsches Krippenmuseum
The North German Nativity Museum in the Holy Spirit Church in Güstrow has been showing nativity scenes from all over the world in a permanent exhibition since 2007. The museum show is supplemented by special exhibitions, for which, for example, private individuals lend their nativity scenes.
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