Schloss Brake, Renaissance castle in Lemgo, Germany.
Schloss Brake is a Renaissance castle in Lemgo with stone walls, a surrounding moat, and a distinctive tower. The building stands on the remains of a medieval fortress and blends old foundations with later architectural elements.
The castle was founded in 1190 when Bernhard II of Lippe built a fortress at this location. In the late 16th century, the building was extensively rebuilt to modernize it in Renaissance style and adapt it to the needs of the princely family.
The castle houses the Weser Renaissance Museum, where visitors can see paintings, furniture, and objects from the period when the region was wealthy and culturally important. The rooms show how aristocracy lived and what art forms they collected and valued.
The castle is easily reached by car and located near major road connections in the region. Visitors can take guided tours to see the rooms and collections, and should plan enough time to view both.
The castle served not only as a princely residence but also functioned as a brewery, producing beer for the region. This dual use as a noble seat and production facility shows how the economy was organized and how power and craft were intertwined.
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