Moyland Castle, Gothic Revival water castle in Bedburg-Hau, Germany.
The castle features four towers surrounding a central keep, constructed with brick walls and decorated with Tudor-style architectural elements throughout the structure.
Initially documented in 1307 as a fortified farm, the castle underwent transformations from Gothic to Baroque styles before achieving its current neo-Gothic form in the 19th century.
The castle houses the world's largest collection of Joseph Beuys artworks, containing approximately 5000 pieces across various artistic mediums and styles.
The museum complex includes exhibition spaces, a research library, administrative offices, and a café situated within the renovated farm buildings near the main structure.
Two lions, a wolf commemorating Voltaire's visit, and a pug symbolizing Winston Churchill adorn the main staircase railing of the castle.
Location: Bedburg-Hau
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Address: Am Schloss 4, 47551 Bedburg-Hau 47551
Website: https://moyland.de
GPS coordinates: 51.75530,6.23681
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
North Rhine-Westphalia contains many sites that demonstrate the historical and cultural richness of this German region. Millennia-old geological formations, Roman relics, medieval fortresses, and industrial era monuments reveal different aspects of the regional heritage. These destinations include the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, a UNESCO World Heritage site that chronicles the history of the Ruhr area, and the archaeological park in Xanten featuring reconstructions of the Roman city Colonia Ulpia Traiana. The Augustusburg and Falkenlust castles in Brühl showcase 18th-century Rococo architecture, while the rock formations of Externsteine near Horn-Bad Meinberg highlight the geological and spiritual development of the region. Each site offers a unique insight into the history of North Rhine-Westphalia and warrants careful exploration.
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