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City of
Neustrelitz Stadtinformation Neustrelitz D-17235 Neustrelitz - Markt 1 Information about accommodation |
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| Formerly the seat of the Dukes of
Mecklenbug-Strelitz, it lies in south of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and resulted from an edict
granting civic status from Duke Adolf Friedrich III. in 1733 after his residence, Glieneke
hunting lodge on Lake Zierker was completed. This was the last foundation of a baroque
style town in Germany. Neustrelitz remained the ducal seat until 1918 and was the capital
of the Free State of Mecklenburg-Strelitz from 1918 to 1933. Also worth seeing are the large market place, the chateau garden, the classicist Orangery and the memorial hall which was built for Queen Luise of Prussia, a princess born in Mecklenburg-Strelitz. It is the gateway to the lesser lakes, close to the Mueritz National Park and the unique lake district with lots of opportunity for activity or rest and recreation. Neustrelitz is connected by waterways through the Kammer Canal, the upper Havel-Waterway and the Rheinsberger Gewässer and is a great attraction for all kinds of water sports. |