CastleHaltern am See-Sythen

Sythen Castle

Cultural center

In the Sythen district of Haltern am See, Sythen Castle is a moated castle. The complex, whose origins date back to the early Middle Ages, now serves as a cultural center and is an example of civic engagement.

History+

The first documented mention of the former Sythen Castle dates back to the year 758 under King Pippin. The castle served as the residence for various noble families. From 1821 to 1965, Sythen Castle was owned by the von Westerholt and Gysenberg family.

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: http://www.zeche.org/

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