Museum Haus Martfeld, Local museum in Schwelm, Germany
Museum Haus Martfeld occupies a medieval moated castle from the 14th century with a north wing from 1618 and a south wing added in 1752.
The castle served as a protective residence for knights under Graf Adolf IV in 1431, safeguarding the interests of the Archbishop of Cologne.
The museum displays regional artifacts, including textile manufacturing tools, gold scales, and coin collections representing European monetary systems from ancient Rome.
The museum opens on Tuesdays from 14:00 to 17:00 and weekends from 12:00 to 17:00, with reduced admission fees during ongoing renovations.
The museum features operational looms demonstrating the regional band weaving technique that gained international recognition during the industrial period.
Location: Schwelm
Part of: Haus Martfeld
GPS coordinates: 51.29153,7.30833
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:56
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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