Rantzau Castle

The building's origins trace back to the 13th century, when freestanding houses for cathedral chapter members were erected in the immunity area of Lübeck Cathedral. The first construction on the plot by Canon Mohr is documented for the year 1290, with the core likely resembling a residential tower. From the 15th century, the brick facade at the rear and a Gothic vaulted cellar have been preserved. In the 16th century, a bay window room with wooden paneling and coats of arms was designed. In the early 17th century, painted ceiling beams and Baroque door frames were added. Around 1760, the long rectangular building was expanded with additions, reaching its current size. A Rococo hall, stuccoed by Johann Nepomuk Metz in 1762, was created during this period. After secularization in 1803, the curia passed into municipal ownership.