In the town of Lüdinghausen, in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

 “In every human being there is a child who only wants to play, and the most attractive game is mystery. The mysterious content of the human soul wanders through the meandering corridors of a mythical labyrinth, with underground congregations with candles (or illuminated by candles), secret passages in the double walls of castles, and treasures hidden in the halls!” ― Kurt Seligmann

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(in Germany) The town of Lüdinghausen, in the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, is found on the Dortmund-Ems Canal, approximately 25 kilometers (~16 miles) southwest of Münster. It is known for its three castles, Castle Luedinghausen, Kakesbeck, and Vischering Castle (featured here). Burg Vischering is the ideal model of a Münsterland moated castle. With its round main castle building seeming to float on the surrounding water, it is an architectural monument of notable unity – widely known as a popular tourist destination. The castle, originally built in 1271, observes its 750th anniverary this year. It consists of an outer defensive courtyard, defensive gateways, a moat, a drawbridge, a main building and a chapel. The sandstone walls, the red tile roofs provide many picturesque views (as evidenced by this image) from its thickly forested surroundings.