a town in the duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, on the shore of Lake Tollern, 55 miles W.N.W. of Stettin. It is regularly built, and surrounded by walls, through which entrance is obtained by four gates. The principal buildings are the palace of the grand duke, a long, low building in the market-place; and the church of St Mary, a fine Gothic edifice, lately restored, which contains some good paintings. This town contains two other churches, several schools, a town-hall, and a theatre. It has manufactures of tobacco, paper, cards, leather, &c.; and carries on a considerable trade in these articles, and in horses and hides. An annual fair for wool is held here, and there are also horse races. Pop. 6145.