Explore the historic highlights of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
15th century
Geneva, Switzerland
c. 1160
Geneva, Switzerland
1909
Geneva, Switzerland
19th century
Geneva, Switzerland
1879
Geneva, Switzerland
1824
Geneva, Switzerland
1852-1857
Geneva, Switzerland
1903
Geneva, Switzerland
1929-1938
Geneva, Switzerland
1877
Geneva, Switzerland
10th century
Geneva, Switzerland
1863-1866
Geneva, Switzerland
1482
Geneva, Switzerland
1928-1932
Geneva, Switzerland
1755
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.