Eltz Castle

Description: Eltz Castle German Burg Eltz is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle River between Koblenz and Trier Germany It is still owned by a branch of the same family the Eltz family that lived there in the 12th century 33 generations agoThe main part of the castle consists of the family portions At up to eight stories these eight towers reach heights of between 30 and 40 metres 98 and 131 ft They are fortified with strong exterior walls to the yard they present a partial framework About 100 members of the owners families lived in the over 100 rooms of the castlePlatteltz a Romanesque keep is the oldest part of the castle having begun in the 9th century as a simple manor with an earthen palisade

By: Helm42

Date: 2016-11-09

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