Venice, Italy
1496
Venice, Italy
1600
Milan, Italy
1865-1877
Rome, Italy
1732-1762
Venice, Italy
1588-1591
Rome, Italy
1723-1725
Turin, Italy
1842
Palermo, Italy
1554
Milan, Italy
1778
Verona, Italy
Catania, Italy
1434
Naples, Italy
1737
Palermo, Italy
1897
Como, Italy
1813
Rome, Italy
6th century BC
Verona, Italy
100 BC
Milan, Italy
1807-1838
Padua, Italy
1636
Milan, Italy
1609
Padua, Italy
1222
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.