- Ludwigslust
Infobox German Location
Name = Ludwigslust
image_photo = SchlossLudwigslust.jpg
image_caption = Ludwigslust Castle
Art = Stadt
Wappen = Ludwigslust-Wappen.png
lat_deg = 53 | lat_min = 19 | lat_sec=0
lon_deg = 11 | lon_min = 29 | lon_sec=0
Lageplan = Ludwigslust_in_LWL.png
Lageplanbeschreibung =
Bundesland = Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Landkreis = Ludwigslust
Höhe = 35
Fläche = 78.30
Einwohner = 12815
Stand = 2006-12-31
PLZ = 19288
Vorwahl = 03874
Kfz = LWL
Gemeindeschlüssel = 13 0 54 069
LOCODE = DE LUL
Gliederung = 7 Ortsteile
Adresse = Schloßstraße 38
19288 Ludwigslust
Website = [http://www.stadtludwigslust.de stadtludwigslust.de]
Bürgermeister = Hans Jürgen Zimmermann
Partei = GrüneLudwigslust (IPA-de|luːtvɪçsˈlʊst) is a town in
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ,Germany , 40 km south ofSchwerin . It is the capital of the district of Ludwigslust.History
Ludwigslust is a relatively young town. In
1724 Prince Ludwig, the son of 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"). In1765 Ludwigslust became the capital of the duchy instead ofSchwerin . The town was enlarged by a residential palace (the Schloss). This situation lasted until1837 , when Grand Duke Paul Friedrich returned the capital status to Schwerin.ights
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Schloss Ludwigslust , a Baroque residential palace built in 1772-1776, after plans byJohann 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 withBaroque influences. Its classical design, with aportico resting on six Doric columns, gives the church the appearance of a Greek temple.External links
* [http://www.stadtludwigslust.de/ official site (town)]
* [http://www.ludwigslust.de official site (county)]
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