Venice, Italy
1063-1093
Milan, Italy
1386
Sassari, Italy
12th century
Genoa, Italy
1118
Amalfi, Italy
9th century AD
Monreale, Italy
1172-1267
Catania, Italy
1711
Syracuse, Italy
7th century AD
Rome, Italy
311-314 AD
Bergamo, Italy
1697
Palermo, Italy
1185
Noto, Italy
1776
Matera, Italy
1203-1270
Turin, Italy
1491-1498
Lecce, Italy
1659
Como, Italy
1396
Cefalù, Italy
1131-1240
Ravello, Italy
11th century
Otranto, Italy
1088
Trento, Italy
1212
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.