The magnificent city of Schwerin is the capital of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, being its second largest settlement. It can be found in the northern part of Germany. Not only the city is attractive, but its surroundings, too. There are numerous picturesque lakes which surround Schwerin. As for the cultural tourist attractions of the city, there are several fantastic buildings in Schwerin. These include the following: Schwerin Castle, the Schelfkirche, the Schwerin Cathedral, the State Art Museum, the Alter Garten Square and so on.