Milan, Italy
14th century
Sirmione, Italy
12th century
Vigevano, Italy
c. 1337
Mantua, Italy
1395-1406
Brescia, Italy
14th century
Bergamo, Italy
12th century
Pavia, Italy
1360
Varenna, Italy
11th century
Angera, Italy
13th century
Desenzano del Garda, Italy
c. 1000
Somma Lombardo, Italy
13th century
Soncino, Italy
1468
Lonato, Italy
10th century AD
Trezzo sull'Adda, Italy
1370
Lecco, Italy
12th century
Legnano, Italy
13th century
Monzambano, Italy
11th century
Lodi, Italy
1355
Iseo, Italy
12th century
Malpaga, Italy
15th 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.