Venice, Italy
1063-1093
Milan, Italy
1386
Rome, Italy
12th century
Rome, Italy
126 AD
Rome, Italy
336 AD
Rome, Italy
5th century
Rome, Italy
10th century
Venice, Italy
15th century
Turin, Italy
1668-1687
Sassari, Italy
12th century
Genoa, Italy
1118
Turin, Italy
1715-1730
Palermo, Italy
1612-1677
Palermo, Italy
1566-1596
Venice, Italy
1631
Rome, Italy
c. 380 AD
Palermo, Italy
1154
Palermo, Italy
1633-1664
Amalfi, Italy
9th century AD
Rome, Italy
432 AD
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.