Eltz Castle (Burg Eltz), a beautiful medieval castle in Germany. | Interesting History

169K views · 7.5K reactions | Did You Know?  Eltz Castle (Burg Eltz), a stunning medieval fortress in Germany, has been owned by the same family for over 850 years and 33 generations! Unlike many other castles, it has never been destroyed. Its unique location atop a rock and surrounded by lush forests made it nearly impenetrable. — #EltzCastle #SavingCastles #MedievalHistory #Germany #germancastles #castlelife #castlephotography | Saving Castles | Facebook

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Eltz Castle (German: Burg Eltz) is a medieval castle nestled in the hills along the Moselle River between Koblenz and Trier, Germany. It has remained in the ownership of a branch of the Eltz noble family, who have lived there since the 12th century. Together with Bürresheim Castle and Lissingen Castle, Eltz Castle is one of the only castles in the Eifel region that has never been destroyed. The castle is situated on a 70-meter-high (230 ft) rocky spur, surrounded on three sides by the Elzbach Ri

Eltz Castle was built in the 12th century and has remained in the hands of the same noble family for over 850 years, an exceptional rarity in Europe. Hidden deep in the forests above the Moselle River in western Germany, the castle was never destroyed by war. During the Middle Ages, it was shared by different branches of the Eltz family, which is why it has multiple towers and residential sections. Today, it stands as a remarkably well-preserved example of medieval architecture, filled with orig

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