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The Güstrow Palace ist the most important renaissance palace in North Germany. Ulrich, Duke of Mecklenburg, caused a lordly residence to be built from 1558 onwards to replace a medieval castle. The architect succeeded in creating a synthesis of Italian, French and German architectural styles, which was unique for the period and the region. The palace was completed in 1598. During the Thirty Years War the ducal residence was a focus of European history as the opulently furnished court of Wallenstein. After complete restoration from the years 1963 to 1978 the majority of the representative rooms regained their historical splendour. The international flair of the former ducal seat is recreated with baroque and renaissance paintings, sculptures and furniture in the formal court apartments, living and reception rooms.
Schloss Güstrow Franz-Parr-Platz 1 D-18273 Güstrow
Staatliches Museum Schwerin Schloss Güstrow Franz-Parr-Platz 1 D-18273 Güstrow Telefon 0049/3843 - 7520 Telefax 0049/3843 - 682251
http://www.schloss-guestrow.de/
About 200 km north-west of Berlin parking facilities for cars and busses
Renaissance palace open Tuesday to Sunday and by arrangement special and permanent exhibitions numerous concerts and special events/parties conducted tours museum shop cafe
