Horst Castle

51°32′11.1″N 7°1′33.6″E / 51.536417°N 7.026000°E / 51.536417; 7.026000 Horst Castle (German: Schloss Horst), located in the Horst district of Gelsenkirchen, is recognized as one of Westphalia's oldest and most significant Renaissance buildings. During its construction in the 16th century, it ranked among the largest four-winged castle complexes north of the Alps, significantly influencing the architectural style of the Lippe Renaissance. On 15 December 1983 it was declared a listed building.Horst Castle is one of Westphalia's oldest Renaissance buildings,