Horst Palace

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Schloss Horst stands in Stadtbezirk Gelsenkirchen-West (Gelsenkirchen), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 16th century. Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Horst stands at the center of the Horst district in Gelsenkirchen, on the site of a medieval fortress destroyed by fire in 1554. Rutger von der Horst had a four-winged residence built in its place in the second half of the 16th century, in the Dutch Mannerist style, now regarded as one of the most significant Renaissance buildings in Westphalia. Three of its four corner towers collapsed over time due to marshy ground and inadequate foundations, and the palace fell into long decline before being restored from the 1990s onward. A modern steel and glass roof now covers the former inner courtyard, which hosts exhibitions and cultural events.

What to know

• The palace houses a museum dedicated to the period of its construction, set in the restored rooms.
• The inner courtyard is covered by a modern steel and glass structure, used for cultural events.
• The site also serves as a wedding venue for Gelsenkirchen's registry office, which may limit access to some areas during ceremonies.
• The building lost three of its four original towers over the centuries due to collapses caused by the soft ground.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Stadtbezirk Gelsenkirchen-West · Gelsenkirchen · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Stadtbezirk Gelsenkirchen-West, Gelsenkirchen

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen

Period of construction

16th century

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Frequently asked

Horst Palace: how much is admission?

Admission is free. Child: free. Reduced: free. Free for: alle Besucher.

Where is Schloss Horst located?

It is located in the Gelsenkirchen-West district (Gelsenkirchen), in North Rhine-Westphalia.

How old is Schloss Horst?

The current building dates from the second half of the 16th century, replacing a medieval castle destroyed by fire.

Why does Schloss Horst no longer have its original towers?

Three of the four corner towers collapsed over time because of the marshy ground and inadequate foundations.

What can visitors see at Schloss Horst today?

A museum dedicated to the palace's construction period, housed beneath a modern glass roof covering the former inner courtyard.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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• Wikidata Q1756832
• Official website

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