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Münster, Freiherr-vom-Stein-Haus -- 2021 -- 9042-6
Taken on 18 November 2021, 06:55
- Classification
- Photograph
- Museum
- Wikimedia Commons
- Rights
- CC BY-SA 4.0, as the museum states it.
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- Kids profiles and older: it shows nature, places, still life or a children's book. How works are placed
About this work
Freiherr-vom-Stein-Haus (district government) on Domplatz in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany The Freiherr vom Stein House on Domplatz in Münster was built between 1753 and 1757 as a Baroque aristocratic palace for Johann Heinrich von Droste zu Vischering. The impressive sandstone façade and spacious interior layout reflect the influence of the Westphalian aristocracy in the 18th century. The house is named after Freiherr vom Stein, who resided here in 1816/17 as president of the newly created Prussian province of Westphalia. During this time, he implemented significant administrative reforms that modernized Prussia. Today, the Münster district government is the state authority for the Münsterland region. It coordinates tasks such as school supervision, local government supervision, environmental and regional planning. The historic building continues to serve as the administrative headquarters, combining Baroque architecture with modern state administration.
