Schloss Horst
Castle in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, dating from 1559
Horst Castle (German: Schloss Horst), located in the Horst district of Gelsenkirchen, is recognized as one of Westphalia's oldest and most significant Renaissance buildings. During its construction in the 16th century, it ranked among the largest four-winged castle complexes north of the Alps, significantly influencing the architectural style of the Lippe Renaissance. On 15 December 1983 it was declared a listed building.
From Horst Castle on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.
- Type:
- Castle
- Period:
- 1559
- Where:
- Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Coordinates:
- 51.54°N, 7.03°E
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