Explore the historic highlights of Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria
1596
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1st century AD
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774 AD
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1077
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1834
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1208
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696 AD
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1756
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700 AD
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1694-1707
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1606
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1694-1702
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1617
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1612-1619
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1594
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1699
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1696
Salzburg, Austria
ca. 714 AD
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1685-1696
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1736
Salzburg, Austria
1622-1629
Salzburg, Austria
14th century
Salzburg, Austria
1614
Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.
The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.