The Schwerin Residence Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northeastern Germany, is a 19th-century architectural and landscape masterpiece centered around Schwerin Castle. Located on an island in Lake Schwerin, this romantic historicist complex, built largely between 1845 and 1857, reflects the grandeur of the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin with its Neo-Renaissance, Neo-Baroque, and regional Johann-Albrecht styles. Spanning 38 elements, including palaces, cultural buildings, and gardens, it survived World War II intact and now serves as the state parliament, showcasing a well-preserved testament to European courtly culture.

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