Explore the historic highlights of Visby
Visby, Sweden
1210-1220
Visby, Sweden
12th century to 14th century
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1250s
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1875
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1225
Visby, Sweden
13th century
Visby, Sweden
13th century
Visby, Sweden
ca. 1200
Visby, Sweden
12th century
Visby, Sweden
13th century
Visby, Sweden
1460-1470s
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1230s
Visby, Sweden
1361
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1246
Visby, Sweden
13th century
Visby, Sweden
1225-1250
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1236
Visby, Sweden
12th century
Visby, Sweden
c. 1200
Visby, Sweden
12th century
Visby, Sweden
13th century
Visby, Sweden
14th century
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.