Strünkede Castle in Herne - History of the City and Family

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The moat Strünkede Castle with thick walls was the seat of theBarons of Strünkede for seven centuries. The castle was built no later than1243. In the middle of the XVII century it was rebuilt in the early baroquestyle, and in 1900 it was sold. First it housed a restaurant, later the police,and a hospital during the war. In 1948 the city bought the castle, restored itand opened a branch of the Emschertal Museum (Emschertalmuseum) in it with anexhibition covering the city history, the Strünkede Castle and family.

The church, built at Strünkede Castle in the XIII century, is theoldest church in Herne. After reconstruction in 1950 it was opened to thepublic. The castle’s courtyard hosts open-air concerts, such as the Strünkeder Summer(Strünkeder Sommer) festival. During it tourists enjoy theatrical performances,performances of folk bands, comic artists, film screenings and parties. Hereyou can buy traditional crafts and taste local specialties. The park around thecastle is a favorite vacation spot of the townspeople.

Strünkede Castle in Herne - History of the City and Family

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