Westfalen Schloss Nordkirchen, Germany.

Westfalen Schloss Nordkirchen

Schloss Nordkirchen is a palace situated in the town of Nordkirchen in the Coesfeld administrative district in the state of North Rhine Westphalia, Germany. The schloss was largely built between 1703 and 1734 and is known as the "Versailles of Westphalia" since it is the largest of the fully or partly moated Wasserschlösser in that region. It was originally one of the residences of the Prince-Bishopric of Münster.

The architects of the schloss and its complex of outbuildings were Gottfried Laurenz Pictorius, Peter Pictorius the Younger (from 1706) and Johann Conrad Schlaun, from 1724. The taller corps de logis is flanked by symmetrical lower wings, one of which contains the chapel. The wings are rigorously
symmetrical and enclose the cour d'honneur in a U shape. Dutch precedents, such as the palace Het Loo near Apeldoorn, make their presence felt, but the sandstone facing of Schloss Nordkirchen is purely Westphalian.

Westfalen Schloss Nordkirchen

Schloss Nordkirchen in the Coesfeld area of Münsterland is a standout amongst the most vital
mansions in North Rhine-Westphalia, and the biggest moated stronghold in the Westphalia locale. Schloss Nordkirchen is known as the "Westphalian Versailles" because of its colossal measurements and Baroque format, and in addition the amazing scene and greenery enclosure plan in the neighboring manor garden.

Westfalen Schloss Nordkirchen

The stronghold and park were composed by Westphalian Baroque modeler Johann Conrad Schlaun. The royal residence building itself, with its breathtaking corridors and High Baroque church with luxurious stucco work, roof frescoes and wood carvings, can be gone by on Sundays and open occasions on hourly guided visits.