The Erbdrostenhof is a lavish mansion commissioned by a local baron and designed by Johann Conrad Schlaun (1695–1773), a master of the Westphalian baroque, a less exuberant expression of the style than in southern Germany. Step inside the foyer to get a sense of its grandeur. To see the lush festival hall and a collection of historical instruments, you need to arrange for a private tour.
Erbdrostenhof
Münster
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