Lots of interesting buildings are preserved from its eventful history. What are particularly interesting are the two large churches and the town hall, which are in the brick Gothic style, but also the historic half-timbered houses in the cosy town centre.
Parchim
Located on the Müritz-Elde waterway, one of the oldest towns in Mecklenburg surprises visitors with its old part of town that is well worth seeing, lots of natural beauties and a cosy atmosphere
Historic old part of town
Parchim is surrounded by historic town walls and criss-crossed by the Elde River and several streams. The silhouette of the town is marked by the two big churches that are surrounded by interesting half-timbered town houses. 
Brick Gothic style
The large brick churches of St George and St Mary and the large town hall date back to the Middle Ages. All three buildings are impressive examples of the brick Gothic style, a special northern European architectural style.
Lake Wocker and Müritz-Elde-Wasserstraße
From Dömitz on the river Elbe to Plau am See, the 180 km long waterway goes through diverse countryside. Along their banks, there are pretty towns, which make you want to stop and enjoy a relaxing break there. People exploring the waterways in boats, canoes and the like can stop for a break in the middle of Parchim. There are boat moorings, canoe stations and spaces for caravans and mobile homes. There are several restaurants and pubs as well as the old town of Parchim close by.
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St. George´s Church Parchim
The impressive tower of St George's church rises above the half-timbered streets and gabled houses from the Middle Ages. The brick church from the 13th century has, among other things, an interior that will interest art historians.
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St Mary's Parish Church in Parchim
The skyline of the town of Parchim in the Mecklenburg-Schwerin region is characterised by St Mary's Church, an impressive example of the late Romanesque church buildings in Mecklenburg.
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Old town hall in Parchim
The impressive Parchim town hall with a unique town hall cellar dates back to the 14th century with its core substance.
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Kay Gundlack Schuhmanufaktur
In the old clothier and shoemaker town of Parchim, Kay Gundlack finds the peace and inspiration he needs to create his bespoke shoes. Stars and celebrities order shoes from him and sometimes he even flies around the world to take measurements. In the specialist workshop in Parchim on the Elde River, visitors can watch the master at work in his shoe factory.
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Stadtinformation Parchim
Located on the Müritz-Elde waterway, one of the oldest towns in Mecklenburg surprises visitors with its old part of town that is well worth seeing, lots of natural beauties and a cosy atmosphere.
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Mecklenburg Lakes Cycling Route
Parchim lies at the Mecklenburg Lakes Cycling Route.