SCHWERIN, a town of Germany, capital of the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, on the west side of the lake of Schwerin, 35 miles S.E. of Lübeck. It lies in a beautiful situation, on an irregular piece of ground, almost encircled by the lake and its branches, and by other small sheets of water; and where not surrounded by these, is defended by walls, which are pierced by seven gates. There are an old town and several modern suburbs. On an island, in the lake of Schwerin, stands the old castle, built by Wallenstein in 1629. It is almost of royal size and magnificence, and has extensive gardens on the other side of the lake. Opposite the castle is a large public place, adorned with a bronze statue of the late grand-duke, Paul Frederick, and lined with the theatre, the grand ducal palace, and the college. The ducal picture gallery, in another part of the town, contains many fine paintings. The ancient cathedral is a fine specimen of the Gothic style, peculiar to the Baltic countries. It contains many interesting monuments. Among the public buildings of Schwerin, are another palace, a town-hall, council-houses for the old and new town respectively, several churches, a mint, and an arsenal. There are numerous schools, a large infirmary, and other benevolent institutions. Some manufactures, chiefly of brandy, vinegar, and tobacco, are carried on here. Pop. 20,723.