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