Schwerin celebrates the castle festival: a royal spectacle to the world heritage!

Schwerin celebrates the castle festival: a royal spectacle to the world heritage!

A magnificent festival in Schwerin attracted the masses! Last weekend, the historical importance of the Schwerin Castle was celebrated with a lot of joy and shine, as it was recognized for the first time as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to Nordkurier on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. were received at the main station. A colorful move brought the historical locksmith to the streets of Schwerin.

hundreds of visitors experienced the carriage ride through the city center and enchanted the crowd with over 140 costumed participants. On the market square, the state police orchestra and a varied dance performance created a festive atmosphere. "There is something," said Landtag President Birgit Hesse (SPD), who welcomed the festival community in the castle and handed over the castle for the day.

an experience for young and old

Already on Friday evening the celebrations started with an impressive light show - "Son et Lumière", which dipped the castle in a fairytale light. The Schwerin locally According to the festival, the festival was a journey through time over 160 years, with artists and lectures that provided plenty of entertainment.

On Saturday there were numerous activities on the program: from historical fashion shows to courtly dances, everything was represented. Lectures and fencing demonstrations around the castle made the festival an interactive experience for all age groups. Visitors could even try on historical robes - a contemporary highlight for the whole family.

an open day

On Sunday, June 15th, curious people can visit the castle again, because then there is an open day, in which the historical rooms of the castle museum and the castle church will be available free of charge. As the visitors of Nordkurier will have the opportunity to view the plenary hall of the state parliament and other special committees to come.

The castle, as a major symbol of Schwerin and the place of political decisions, now has another reason to be happy. The UNESCO has included the residence ensembles in the World Heritage List. The criteria for the appointment are high-the castle fulfills several of them, including the extraordinary importance in architecture and its role in the history of the region, as described on Welterbetour . The castle festival enchanted the city and its visitors with a promise of loyalty to culture.

Around 20,000 people counted the estimates for the festival, and with fascinating, nostalgic performances, entertaining music programs and committed actors such as Mathias Schott, who has been playing the role of the Grand Duke for 30 years, there was something for every taste. The next festivities in the castle also promise a rich experience!