Sights of Guestrow

Historic Downtown:
	Guestrow Cathedral Philipp-Brandin-Str. 5	The artist Barlach increased the popularity of this basilica in brick Gothic style (built between 1226 and 1390) with his piece "Der Schwebende" (man floating on air). Notable features include the double-winged altar, the 12 almost life-sized apostles, Guestrow apostles, the triumphal cross dating from 1370, and many ornate tombs of Mecklenburg's princes.
	chateau Guestrower Schloss Franz-Parr-Platz 1	One of the largest and most notable preserved Renaissance buildings in the country. The master builders Parr and Brandin gave it its present form between 1558-99. Impressive elements at the chateau are the reception hall with its Stuckfries-art, the unique coffer ceilings, and the formal gardens.
	Gertrude chapel Gertrudenplatz 1	Ernst Barlach loved this pilgrim church dating from the 15th century. The church is now a monument dedicated to the artist and displays some of his work, such as "Lesender Klosterschueler", "Der Zweifler", "Frierendes Maedchen", "Wanderer im Wind" and "Gefesselte Hexe".
	Nature- and Environmental Park (NUP) Verbindungschaussee	Mecklenburg Vorpommern is known for its amazing scenery. Gentle hills, forest, meadows, lakes, and small creeks form a picture of harmony throughout the province. At the park, all of these elements can be seen on an area of 200 hectares. The accessible and generously laid out open-air enclosures, the many birdhouses, and the Aqua-Tunnel all invite visitors to come at any time of the year.
	Market Place	In the center of the square, surrounded by buildings in classicism style and four medieval gabled houses, stand the St. Mary's church and the Town Hall. The square is one of the finest in Mecklenburg. This is an excellent place to start a sightseeing tour.
	St. Mary's Parish Church Markt 31	The tall Gothic church with three naves (early 14th century) was altered in 1880-1883. The group of triumphal crosses from the 16th century and the ornate council seating are worth seeing. The 53m high steeple is open to visitors in summer.
	Georg-Friedrich- Kersting-Haus Hollstr. 6	In 1785, the Biedermeier-painter Kersting, a friend of Caspar David Friedrich was born in this narrow, half timbered house near the market. The house is now a museum dedicated to the life and work of Kersting.
Trip Destinations:
	Atelierhaus am Heidberg (art studio) 18273 Guestrow Heidberg 15 (3 km south of the inner city on the Inselsee)	This monument dedicated to Ernst Barlach houses the greater part of his work. The sculptor, illustrator and writer Barlach moved into the studio in 1931 and lived there until 1938. Over 100 sculptures, including his last, "Die Lachende Alte", sketches, drawings, and writings are featured here.
	Schweriner Schloss 19053 Schwerin	Entirely closed in by water, the chateau in Schwerin with its many turrets and battlements appears to be taken out of a fairytale. The former residential chateau is one of the most important historical buildings in Germany.
	Schweriner Zoo	The Schwerin Zoo houses some 600 animals from 100 species. Waterfowl species are well-represented there in a central water landscape where they enjoy the ideal conditions. There are also many exotic creatures such as zebras, kangaroos, rhinos, big cats, penguins and monkeys. The children especially like the petting zoo.
	Salzberg Leisure Park 18276 Muehlengeez on road B 105, near Guestrow	The park Muehlengeez is located between Sternberg and Guestrow and covers an area of over10 hectares. . Families will definitely have a lot of fun here. The bob cart run "Cool Running" is 600 m long and has a gradient of 4 meters. There are also a Go-Cart track, a riding track, an aerofoil, a "dream ship", dinosaur show, a motor scooter alley, a cable-car, a Ferris wheel, and remote boats.
	Friedrichshof Mansion 18299 Friedrichshof Kastanienallee 7 am Hohen Sprenzer See	Built from 1845 until 1849, the mansion is now a hotel.
	Monastery Dobbertin and Park	Founded by Benedictines in 1220, it was transformed into a home for aristocratic ladies in 1572. Today, it is a care center for handicapped people. The buildings and the park are well-preserved and maintained. The unique twin-towered church in Mecklenburg Vorpommern was rebuilt according to plans by K. F. Schinkel, carried out by G. A. Demmler.
	Kaarz Castle and Park 19412 Kaarz near Sternberg	Kaarz Castle and Park are located in the middle of gentle hills at the edge of the lake territory of Mecklenburg. The castle is a hotel. The park is over 70.000 m² in size and presents protected exotic and rare trees, an old orchard as well as an idyllic pond.