Burg Eltz, Germany
Burg Eltz is one of the Best Preserved Castles in Germany.
It is a castle near the Mosel River in Trier and Koblenz. The castle is still owned by the same family branch that owned it in the 12th century. 33 generations have passed this castle on to the next generation. 1/3rd of the castle is still being used.
The castle was originally intended as a fortified residence, not as a fortress. It has been attacked once, but never taken. Years ago, French soldiers went up and down the Mosel River burning castles. Since Burg Eltz can’t be seen from the river, it was overlooked.
Though surrounded by wars,
Burg Eltz hidden in the mountains was never destroyed, like a castle out from the fairy tale. Will you have the honor to encounter a modern fairy tale here?
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