• Schwerin Cathedral (German: Schweriner Dom) is an Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral located in the town of Schwerin, Germany.
  • Apparently, its construction was completed near the 1900 hundreds. If you visit Schwerin, a visit to this Cathedral is worthy, both inside and outside.
  • A recently published book by historian Rudolf Conrades sees Schwerin Cathedral as the first example of High Gothic architecture in the north.
  • The cathedral overlooks Schwerin's market square and cannot be missed from any direction. It is recommended to use the city's parking garages (approx.
  • Schwerin Cathedral (Schweriner Dom): Founded in 1160 by Duke Henry the Lion, this North German Brick Gothic cathedral is a historic gem.
  • It is called Schweriner Dom in German, an Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral located in Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
  • The foundation stone of the stone cathedral of the Prince-Bishopric of Schwerin was laid in 1172. After a construction period of 76 years, it was consecrated in 1248.
  • The first bishop was Berno, who moved the diocese to Schwerin in 1167. In 1171, the Romanesque predecessor of today’s cathedral was solemnly consecrated.
  • Schwerin Cathedral stands in the heart of Schwerin’s Old Town, a 10-minute walk from the central train station and an 8-minute walk from Schwerin Castle.
  • The Schwerin Cathedral of St. Mary and St. John is about 900 years old. It has been a large pilgrimage church for over 800 years.