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The Cathedral of St Mary and St John the Evangelist is the spiritual and architectural anchor of Schwerin's old town. Founded by Henry the Lion in 1171 and consecrated in 1248, it was rebuilt from around 1270 as a vast three aisled Brick Gothic basilica to house the celebrated relic of the Holy Blood, which drew streams of medieval pilgrims. Stretching 105 metres in length with vaults rising 26.5 metres, it counts among the grandest brick churches in northern Europe. Inside are treasures spanning six centuries: a bronze baptismal font of 1325, a triumphal cross from around 1420, a Late Gothic winged altarpiece, and the tombs of the dukes and grand dukes of Mecklenburg. Since 2024 the cathedral has formed part of the UNESCO listed Schwerin Residence Ensemble, recognising its role at the heart of a grand ducal capital.
Fatti principali
- 117.5 meters — The height of its tower, the tallest church tower in all of Mecklenburg
- 1222 year — Count Henry of Schwerin returned from crusade with the Holy Blood relic, making the church a pilgrimage site
- 220 steps — Lead up the tower to the viewing platform and its panorama over the city of seven lakes
📍 Am Dom 2, 19055, Schwerin