Münster

Münster is an independent city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the northern part of the state and is considered to be the cultural centre of the Westphalia region. It is also capital of the local government region Regierungsbezirk Münster. The city is best known as the location of the Anabaptist rebellion during the Protestant Reformation, and as the site of the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia ending the Thirty Years' War in 1648.