Map of Germany showing Ludwigslust

Ludwigslust is a town in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, 40 km south of Schwerin. It is the capital of the district of Ludwigslust. Population: 12,967 (Dec. 2004). Jump to: navigation, search Image File history File links Ludwigslust_in_Germany. ... Ludwigslust coat of arms This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Jump to: navigation, search Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (German: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) is a Bundesland (federal state) in northern Germany. ... Schwerin is a town in northern Germany. ... Ludwigslust is a Kreis (district) in the southwest of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. ...

History

Ludwigslust is a very young town. In 1724 Prince Ludwig, the son of the 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. Jump to: navigation, search Events January 14 - King Philip V of Spain abdicates the throne February 20 - The premiere of Giulio Cesare, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel, takes place in London June 23 - Treaty of Constantinople signed. ... Mecklenburg is a geographical area located in Northern Germany. ... 1765 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Schwerin is a town in northern Germany. ... 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Paul Friedrich, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (15 September 1800 - 7 March 1842) ruled as Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1837 to 1842. ...

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.

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External link

• http://www.ludwigscity.de
• http://www.all-in-all.com/english/1028.htm