The famous lion statue is located on the north side of the old town market in the heart of the German city of Schwerin. It is a statue representing the founder of the city, Heinrich the Lion, which was erected in 1995 to mark the 800th anniversary of Heinrich's death by the sculptor Peter Lenk. The statue is distinguished by its carved panels on its stone base, which show some scenes from Henry's life during his crusade. The statue is located in a very lively area in the Market Square, where it is surrounded by many service facilities such as shops, restaurants, and others.