Schloss Hovestadt

Lippetal-Hovestadt This imposing complex is recognized as an outstanding monument. Hovestadt Castle was first mentioned in a document in 1292.

Lippetal-Hovestadt This imposing complex is recognized as an outstanding monument. Hovestadt Castle was first mentioned in a document in 1292. Due to its strategically favorable location at the Lippe crossing, it was destroyed several times in the Middle Ages, but was always rebuilt.

Today's moated castle with the main castle was built in 1563 - 1572 by Laurenz von Brachum. The outer bailey was built in 1733 by Johann Conrad Schlaun. The Renaissance castle has a castle chapel in the baroque front building and a baroque garden from the 18th century, which was opened to the public in 1997 after restoration.

The variety of building materials used for Hovestadt Castle is striking. The Counts of Plettenberg have owned the castle since 1710; they have lived in it since 1733.

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