Schloss Strünkede, Water castle and museum in Baukau district, Germany
Schloss Strünkede is a water castle in Herne built on an island surrounded by moats with structures from the 16th and 17th centuries. The main building and connected structures now house a museum with collections of historical objects.
The castle began in 1243 as a fortified residence and transformed into a noble estate in the late 16th century. This change shows how military structures became elegant homes for wealthy families.
The museum inside displays furniture, clocks, and ceramics that show how wealthy families lived and the craftsmanship valued in earlier times. These collections reveal the tastes and habits of people who once called this place home.
Access to the castle is across a path to the island, and you can explore the museum building and the grounds around it. Dry weather makes for a better visit since the water-filled moats keep the area damp.
On the castle grounds stands a medieval chapel from 1272 that is the oldest standing building in the entire city. This small chapel shows just how old settlement in this area really goes back.
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