Münster Region Essentials

The Münster region is characterized by its "Westphalian Versailles," Nordkirchen Castle, and numerous moated fortresses like Vischering and Raesfeld. The city of Münster itself preserves the 14th-century Historical City Hall, where the Peace of Westphalia was signed, alongside the Baroque architecture of Johann Conrad Schlaun seen in the Erbdrostenhof and the Prince-Bishop’s Palace. Religious heritage is centered on the Romanesque-Gothic St. Paul’s Cathedral and St. Lambert’s Church, while modern culture is represented by the Westphalian State Museum and the Veltins-Arena stadium.