LUDWIGSLUST

'Ludwigslust' () is a town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, 40 km south of Schwerin. It is the capital of the district of Ludwigslust.

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History

Sights

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History

Ludwigslust is a relatively young town. In 1724 Prince Ludwig, the son of Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, decided to build a hunting lodge near a small hamlet called Klenow. Later, when he took over the reign, he stayed most time at this residence and called it ''Ludwigslust'' ("Ludwig's joy"). In 1765 Ludwigslust became the capital of the duchy instead of Schwerin. The town was enlarged by a residential palace (the 'Schloss'). This situation lasted until 1837, when Grand Duke Paul Friedrich returned the capital status to Schwerin.

Sights

★ The 'Schloss', a Baroque residential palace built in 1772-1776, after plans by Johann Joachim Busch. It is known as the "Little Versailles in Mecklenburg". The palace is located in the middle of the 'Schlosspark', a vast park (120 ha.), laid in English style, with canals, fountains and artificial cascades.

★ The 'Stadtkirche' (Municipal Church), built in 1765-1770 in Neoclassical style with Baroque influences. Its classical design, with a portico resting on six Doric columns, gives the church the appearance of a Greek temple.

External links

★ official site (town)

★ official site (county)