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Lembeck Castle, Dorsten, Germany,

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Schloss Lembeck, Germany

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Schloss Lembeck Dorsten, Germany

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Lembeck Castle, Dorsten, Germany

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Nordkirchen Castle is located in the town of the same name on the southern edge of the Münsterland region.

Nordkirchen Castle was not the first castle at this place. The first castle in Nordkirchen was built on this ground around 1400, at that time by the Lüdinghausen knight family.

In this context, the old church near the castle was demolished under great turmoil, in which even the Pope was involved, and rebuilt along with the village at the present location.

Later a chapel, from 1609 a cross reminded of the old church. The cross was renewed in 1860 by the Esterhazy, the then castle owners. In 1975 it received a new body, the work of the artist Tisa von der Schulenburg.

Originally, Nordkirchen Castle after the purchase was only to be expanded  by the owner of Nordkirchen Castle. When planning began in 1697, the aim was to create a residential complex that was as representative as possible for the court of the then Prince-Bishop of Münster. But then he decided on a complete demolition and a completely new building.

Construction began in 1703 and took over 30 years. Two architects in particular shaped the style of the complex: Gottfried Laurenz Pictorius started the design and construction management, and after his death Johann Conrad Schlaun completed the work.

However, the client and actual "father of the castle", Prince-Bishop of Münster, Friedrich Christian von Plettenberg-Lenhausen, did not experience the completion of his idea. He died in 1706 and his nephew "Ferdinand von Plettenberg" became the new house owner in Nordkirchen. In 1712, at the age of 22, he was alone in front of the large building project.

The same year Ferdinand married Bernhardine Felicitas v. Westerholt zu Lembeck and later decisively influenced European politics as the imperial count. He not only had the castle furnished much more splendidly than originally thought by his uncle, but also became the sponsor and initiator of other buildings in the village with his wife.

Nordkirchen Castle is still referred to as "Westphalian Versailles". The symmetrical structure of the building with a courtyard on the south side and a garden on the north side shows that there are parallels that are deliberate. But the brick construction typical of the Münsterland gives the castle its own character.

Another big difference from the French model is the double moat that surrounds the castle. The two trenches are separated by an accessible wall.

If you enter the castle island from the south through the lion gate, the visitor can see the entire horseshoe-shaped complex. If the former farmyard with the stables is crossed, you can reach the courtyard through the women gate (Cour d'Honneur).

The actual main building (Corps de Logis) now rises to the north and can be visited (guided tour). It consists of a transept and pavilions attached on both sides.

The area in the middle (Risalit) with its four pilasters in the gable field bears the coat of arms of the Plettenbergs, held by two lions. Below, on the attic floor, four female statues symbolize the four seasons.

In addition to the centrally located state rooms, various salons and cabinets in the eastern wing, the building also houses splendidly furnished guest rooms for high-ranking visitors in the rear western area (imperial room).

On both sides of the court of honor there are clearly lower, angular buildings with brick pilasters and double-curved gable extensions: west (left) the servant wing, east the chapel wing. It contains the chapel “Assumption of Virgin Mary”, magnificently furnished between 1705 and 1714. It is often used for weddings nowadays.

The elaborate portal of the chapel and the roof rider with his bell represent the only deviation in the symmetry of the palace complex. Above the portal you can see the figures of the evangelist John and St. Antonius of Padua, as well as the inscription of the laying of the foundation stone.

The building of the servants also has an interesting special feature with the sundial. It is considered unique in Central Europe because the digits do not indicate the direct time, but (with the exception of the two outer ones) the number of half an hour after sunrise.

In 1913, the originally L-shaped farm buildings adjoining to the south were replaced by bright, representative vestibules. Horse stables were originally planned  in the west and a brewing and baking house in the east.

If you leave the inner courtyard of the castle via one of the three large bridges, you reach the baroque north garden of the "Venus Island" via the wall that separates the inner and outer moat: a symmetrical garden. French garden architects were once used to plan it.

Due to the impressive restoration of this site according to authentic templates and original plans, the Schlosspark Nordkirchen is of particular importance today. Overall size including the castle terrace and promenoires: 240 x 130 meters = 31,200 square meters. The reconstruction was carried out from 1989 to 1991.

The entire castle park covers 72 hectares and has always been rich in sculptures. However, a large number of them have weathered and broken over time. If the visitor nevertheless notices the many brightly shining stone vases, animals and allegorical figures, these are mostly garden decorations that were created between 1903 and 1914 when the baroque gardens, primarily the Venus Island, were restored.

There is hardly an original figure in its old place today, with the exception of the large sculptures in the two chestnut avenues in the Westgarten: the oldest news about a delivery of these sculptures dates back to 1721.

In the east garden is the "Chinese fountain". The figures of the fountain represent agriculture, fishing, culture, caste, religion, music and warriors. They used to line the entire east garden and have been in their current position since 1972. A monument to the von Arenberg family was originally supposed to be here.

The Oranienburg is also in the area of ​​the Westgarten. This had already been erected in 1715 as a one-story orangery building by Peter Pictorius. From 1725 he expanded the orangery into a two-story garden casino and summer palace with ballroom. The administration of the University of Applied Sciences for Finance is housed in the Oranienburg today. Concerts and events take place in the large ballroom.

Separated from the Oranienburg by the Maze District, the pheasantry erected by J. C. Schlaun from 1727 to 1734 lay to the west, framed by a high wall rectangle measuring approx. 90 by 40 meters. It served as wind protection and protection against predators. After the pheasantry was demolished in 1935, there are with the two pillars still remains.

In the northwestern district of the palace park, the orangery was designed from 1727 - 1734, like the pheasantry, according to the plans of J. C. Schlaun. The flat gable on the south side adorns the coat of arms of Ferdinand v. Plettenberg under the count crown and the chain of the golden fleece. The gardeners apartments were in the two wings.

The area in front of the building was used as a vegetable garden and was divided into four smaller squares by a crossroads. Today there are mostly newly planted trees in this garden region. The orangery is privately owned and is used as a living and exhibition space.

Schloss Nordkirchen has been spared destruction by fire or war in its more than 300-year history. However, the natural deterioration of the strukture was very hard, especially in the 19th century. However, there were always buyers who invested money in the conservation. Sometimes it was a duke, later the state of North Rhine-Westphalia took over the imposing moated castle.

Schloss Nordkirchen has served as a university of applied sciences for finance in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia since the 1950s. Graduate financial economists are trained here, who are then mainly used in the country's tax offices.

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Castle Lembeck, Germany

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Lembeck Castle

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Lembeck Castle

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Lembeck Castle by Bilderreisen

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Schloss Lembeck, Lembeck, Dorsten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany,

Photo taken by Watzmann

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Schloss Lembeck, Germany (by Rafael Wagner)

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Schloss Lembeck Dorsten, Germany

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The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009)

Drama, Fantasy, Romance |

The Time Traveler’s Wife is a American romantic science fiction drama film based on Audrey Niffenegger’s 2003 novel of the same name. Directed by Robert Schwentke. The story follows Henry DeTamble, a Chicago librarian with a paranormal genetic disorder that causes him to randomly time travel as he tries to build a romantic relationship with Clare Abshire, who would become his wife.

Filming began in September 2007, originally in anticipation of an autumn 2008 release. The film’s release was postponed with initially no official explanation from the studio.

In the early 1970s, Henry DeTamble is in a car accident that kills his mother but which he survives by inadvertently time traveling back two weeks. Moments later, Henry is helped by an older version of himself who has also traveled back. Unable to control the timing or destinations of his traveling, Henry finds himself drawn to significant people, places, and events in his life but is incapable of changing events beyond the minor differences his presence creates.

In 1991, Henry meets Clare Abshire in the library where he works. She is overjoyed to see him although he is actually meeting her for the first time. Clare explains that she met Henry’s future self when she was a child, and that he informed her then that they would meet in the future, which is happening at the moment.

Director: Robert Schwentke

Writers: Bruce Joel Rubin (screenplay), Audrey Niffenegger (novel)

Stars: Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, Ron Livingston, Arliss Howard, Brooklyn Proulx, Jane McLean, Michelle Nolden

►Cast:

Michelle Nolden…Annette DeTambleAlex Ferris…Henry at SixArliss Howard…Richard DeTambleEric Bana…HenryKatherine Trowell…Hospital ReceptionistBart Bedford…Library ResearcherEsther Jun…WaitressMatt Birman…Chicago Police #1Craig Snoyer…Chicago Police #2Rachel McAdams…ClareCarly Street…LibrarianRomyen Tangsubutra…Thai WaiterBrooklynn Proulx…Clare at Six and EightJane McLean…CharisseRon Livingston…GomezBrian Bisson…Mark AbshireMaggie Castle…Alicia AbshireFiona Reid…Lucille AbshirePhilip Craig…Philip AbshireMario Tufino…BarberShawn Storer…Moving ManDavid Talbot…PastorJames Lafazanos…Jeremy (Gallery Owner)Dan Duran…Lottery AnnouncerKenner Ames…TV Sales PersonAlison MacLeod…RealtorStephen Tobolowsky…Dr. KendrickHailey McCann…Alba at Nine and TenDonald Carrier…Dr. OsmanJan Caruana…Dr. Osman’s NurseJean Yoon…Dr. MontagueTatum McCann…Alba at Four and FiveDuane Murray…Resident DoctorPaul Francis…Hunting BuddyJon Bruno…Chicago Radio Show HostKevin Drew…Broken Social Scene – SingerBrendan Canning…Broken Social Scene – Band MemberAndrew Whiteman…Broken Social Scene – Band MemberJustin Peroff…Broken Social Scene – Band MemberMichael Bell…Voice Over (voice)June Christopher…Voice Over (voice)David Cowgill…Voice Over (voice)Makenna Cowgill…Voice Over (voice)Terri Douglas…Voice Over (voice)Chad Einbinder…Voice Over (voice)Ashleigh Falls…Voice Over (voice)Jackie Gonneau…Voice Over (voice)Kerry Gutierrez…Voice Over (voice)Helaine Lembeck…Voice Over (voice)Anne Lockhart…Voice Over (voice)Mona Marshall…Voice Over (voice)Scott Menville…Voice Over (voice)Heidi Brook Myers…Voice Over (voice)Jonathan Nichols…Voice Over (voice)Paul Pape…Voice Over (voice)Greyson Spann…Voice Over (voice)Pepper Sweeney…Voice Over (voice)Alexis Beckley…Zoo VisitorGene Fojtik…Zoo ChaperoneBryanna Hartung…Visitor at ZooDave Kiner…ManKeith Lawson…Zoo VisitorAbi McKenzie…Girl on BeachChristina Orjalo…RosaGiota Trakas…JoggerAmanda Whitcroft…Girl in Library

Sources: imdb & wikipedia

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Haltern am See - Sythener Mühle 06 by Daniel Mennerich The water mill Sythen in Haltern-Sythen belonged earlier to the possession of the bishop of Münster. In 1331 Dülmener Burgmann Wessel von Lembeck with wife Elisabeth and their children Wessel, Adolf and Hillegund exchanged several courts for the house Sieten (today castle Sythen) together with mill. The family belongs to the nobility gender of the counts of Westerholt whose successors, Carl Otto (Carlo) are a count from and to Westerholt and Gysenberg, even today owner of the mill. The waterwheel is fed by a pent-up arm of the Halterner mill brook and drives, in the meantime, a small hydroelectric power plant. With 1600 litres of water per hour it delivers 23 kW which are fed into the public stream net. In the 1980s the town Haltern leased the former grain and oil mill. The home association Sythen and the local hinge association they developed with the help of the Sythener citizens and financial support through town and count to a meeting place. Every Thursday afternoon it is opened by the mill women of the club devoted to the maintenance of local regional traditions as a café. Besides she serves by the Heidetag or German mill day programme and becomes the care of customs and traditions like Nicholas's move and Panhasessen (scrapple), as well as the Plattdeutsch language play at the theatre and as a test space of bands used. http://ift.tt/2xHnweP

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Castle Lembeck (at Schloss Lembeck)