Naples, Italy
13th century
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1228
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1532-1612
Alghero, Italy
1567
Cremona, Italy
1107
Messina, Italy
1197
Mantua, Italy
1395-1401
Bolzano, Italy
1180
Bari, Italy
12th century
Verona, Italy
1187
Brixen, Italy
12th century
Brescia, Italy
1604
Trieste, Italy
1320
Brescia, Italy
11th century
Sorrento, Italy
11th century
Trani, Italy
1143
Erice, Italy
14th century
Castelsardo, Italy
1597
Salerno, Italy
1076-1084
Trapani, Italy
1421
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.