Behind the castle, the castle garden is enchanting - here too, no expense was spared - with water channels, baroque rows of trees and sandstone figures by the Dresden master Balthasar Permoser.
The cross canal drains the garden's meadows.

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The Cross Canal in Schwerin Palace Gardens is one of the most impressive design elements of the historic park surrounding Schwerin Palace. It was created in the 18th century as …

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Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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