Schloss Körtlinghausen, Baroque château in Rüthen, Germany
Description
Schloss Körtlinghausen is a baroque château in Rüthen with a rectangular main building and two detached wings that enclose three sides of a courtyard. The facade features sandstone-framed windows and prominent chimney stacks on the roof.
History
Construction began in 1714 under architect Justus Wehmer, replacing an earlier moated fortress documented at this location since 1398. This transition marked the shift from medieval fortifications to a modern baroque residence.
Culture
The chapel inside is dedicated to Mary Magdalene and displays ceiling paintings from the 1700s along with a raised gallery that once served the nobility. Visitors can still see these religious spaces and experience the craftsmanship of the baroque period.
Practical
The château now functions as a venue for conferences and events, which limits regular public access. It is advisable to check in advance whether tours or visits are possible.
Did you know?
Between 1999 and 2004, the owner sold a rare twelfth-century manuscript to the Getty Museum to fund a complete restoration of the building. This sale made it possible to return the château to its current condition.
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