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Güstrow

Güstrow is a town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in north-eastern Germany, south of Rostock. Founded under German law in the 13th century, it became a seat of the lords of Werle and later the residence of the dukes of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, whose Renaissance castle still dominates the town. It is also known for its cathedral and for the sculptor Ernst Barlach, who worked there.

Güstrow
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Lordship of MecklenburgLordship of WerleDuchy of MecklenburgDuchy of Mecklenburg-GüstrowDuchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Güstrow. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gustrow
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“Güstrow.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gustrow. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Güstrow.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gustrow.
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The Epoch Institute (2026) ‘Güstrow’, The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. Available at: https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gustrow (Accessed: ).

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