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Equestrian monument to Frederick Francis II in Schwerin Palace Gardens

Equestrian monument to Frederick Francis II in Schwerin Palace Gardens
The equestrian statue of the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin stands opposite the palace on a square in the palace garden. Surrounded by flowers, rose bushes and the romantic arcades, the grounds are a highlight of the Schwerin Palace Gardens. A monument to the Grand Duke After the death of the popular Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II - the builder of the palace in Schwerin - his son commissioned the construction of a monumental statue. The object was financed by donations. It is considered to be the only historical equestrian statue in the whole of Mecklenburg. An eventful history The work by the Mecklenburg sculptor Ludwig Brunow was ceremoniously unveiled in 1893 - in the presence of high-ranking state guests such as Emperor Wilhelm II and Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia, as well as all the nobility of the Mecklenburg court. Inspired by the equestrian statues of Roman emperors and the Prussian Elector in Berlin, it was designed according to the typical, mostly military-influenced taste of the late 19th century. The figures of the Grand Duke and his horse stand on a marble plinth more than 4 meters high. The ruler's virtues The plinth is surrounded by allegories of the 4 virtues of rulers: Strength, Justice, Wisdom and Faith. Two commemorative plaques show events from Frederick Francis II's reign - the construction of the new university building in Rostock and the Grand Duke's entry into Schwerin in 1871. The monument was lucky to survive two wars and two dictatorships. It escaped being melted down for war purposes, the iconoclasm after the end of the war and being scrapped.

Friedrich Franz II equestrian monument - a highlight in Schwerin Palace Gardens

One of the most remarkable monuments in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern stands opposite the palace in Schwerin Palace Gardens: the equestrian statue of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II, the builder of Schwerin Palace. Surrounded by flowerbeds, rose bushes and romantic arcades, it blends harmoniously into the extensive gardens and is one of the cultural sights of the state capital.

The only historical equestrian statue in the whole of Mecklenburg

After the death of the popular Grand Duke, his son commissioned the monumental statue - financed by donations from the population. The Mecklenburg sculptor Ludwig Brunow created the work, which was ceremoniously unveiled in 1893. Among the guests were Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Russian Grand Duke Vladimir. Inspired by equestrian statues of Roman emperors and the Prussian Elector in Berlin, the figure of the Grand Duke is enthroned on a marble plinth more than four meters high - to this day the only historical equestrian statue in the whole of Mecklenburg.

Allegories of the ruler's virtues and historical memorial plaques

The pedestal is adorned with four allegories of the ruler's virtues of strength, justice, wisdom and faith. Two memorial plaques commemorate key events during the reign of Friedrich Franz II: the construction of the university building in Rostock and the Grand Duke's entry into Schwerin in 1871. The monument survived two world wars and two dictatorships - it escaped being melted down for war purposes as well as the iconoclasm after the end of the war and later being scrapped.

Further sights in Schwerin

Easyjump trampoline park

Easyjump trampoline park

📍 Schwerin

Easyjump is not only Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's largest trampoline hall but also one of the latest adventure highlights in Schwerin. EasyJump Trampoline Park & Action Arena is Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's largest trampoline hall with a total area of over 3,500 m². Whether open jump area, ninja parkour, airbag cushion or dodgeball arena with over 25 attractions, we offer fun for the whole family. Whether child, teenager or young at heart, everyone gets their money's worth here. In addition to the fun of jumping, younger guests can play and romp around in our indoor play area with an XXXL slide, wobbly bridge, ball pool and obstacle courses on 3 levels. As if that wasn't enough, the VR Arena provides a virtual experience where you can immerse yourself alone or with a friend in a multi-dimensional world full of surprises and adventures. The varied offer is extended by an arcade room. This offers fun and entertainment for young and old.

Co-Working Café table

Co-Working Café table

📍 Schwerin

Wi-Fi, coffee, snacks, events, workshops, business punk, meetings, table tennis, fun - Schwerin's first co-working café offers something for everyone. The co-working café tisch in Schwerin is not just for working. It can also easily become your favorite place in the city. Events and activities such as flea markets, workshops, pub quizzes and regulars' table meetings or business punk: everyone is welcome here. The girls from tisch serve delicious coffee, drinks, snacks and macarons. There are sustainable and regional delicacies as well as high-speed Wi-Fi, printing facilities and table tennis. The restaurant can also be booked exclusively for your private party. On your sightseeing tour, the café in the middle of Schwerin's city center invites you to take a relaxing coffee break. Opening hours: Monday & Tuesday 07 - 16 o'clock Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10 am - 4 pm

Hedge garden

Hedge garden

📍 Schwerin

The hedge garden in Schwerin's southern palace park is a garden that has been preserved from BUGA 2009. Originally designed as a showcase for garden planting ideas, it is reminiscent of labyrinths and mazes from courtly parks. In the immediate vicinity are the Temple of Youth, a restaurant and the Schleifmühle Foam Museum. The hedge garden takes up the tradition of mazes from historical horticulture. Labyrinths served to amuse park visitors, created new perspectives, led them astray and to romantic, dreamy places. In addition, the former Buga show garden shows ideas for your own garden design, for garden boundaries and the creation of small secret garden corners. Different types of hedges - flowering and green - repeatedly create small spaces and oases of greenery.