Am Markt - a famous historic square in the center of the Old Town of Schwerin, also known as Altstädtischer. Old Town Hall and the Cathedral Shverynskіm considered its major attractions.History Market Square dates back to 1160, the time of the founding of the city, when the square was duty-free trade in food products and handicraft goods. In addition, there were held town meetings, read all important decisions and the rule of law, civil debate. The market was surrounded by wooden sidewalks, one-storied frame houses with mud walls and thatched roofs.Today the area is a popular tourist attraction. It is famous for its magnificent architecture and the presence of numerous retail stores. There are residential, commercial buildings and national monuments (statue of Bismarck, Round table fountain of salvation in distress and many others). In the south, the area stretch classical facades, and in the west - townhouses and historic half-timbered houses.