Ostbevern, municipality in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Ostbevern is a small municipality in Warendorf District in North Rhine-Westphalia, located above the Bever River. The place has a quiet village feel with narrow streets, traditional brick buildings, and fields all around where farming is a major part of daily life.
Ostbevern first appeared in written records in 1088 as Beverne and likely split into East and West portions during the 12th century. During the Napoleonic wars the area changed hands several times but was reassigned to Prussia at the Congress of Vienna in 1815.
The name Ostbevern comes from the Bever River that shapes the area. In the town you see traditional brick houses with well-kept gardens where people express their connection to the land through growing vegetables.
The place is small enough to explore on foot and easy to reach by bicycle. The main sights like the church and Loburg castle are accessible via simple paths.
The place stands under the patronage of Saint Cornelius, a detail pointing to ancient religious traditions. The church combines a modern section from the 1960s with a choir from the 12th century, showing continuity across many periods.
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