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Burg Eltz

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Burg Eltz is a medieval castle above Germany's Moselle region, held by the Eltz family since the 12th century and never destroyed in the Eifel.

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Has Burg Eltz ever been destroyed?

Burg Eltz is famous for never having been destroyed in the Eifel. That survival helps explain why it feels unusually intact for a medieval German castle.

Who owns Burg Eltz?

Burg Eltz has been held by the Eltz family since the 12th century. That long family continuity is one of the castle's defining facts.

Where is Burg Eltz located?

Burg Eltz stands above the Moselle region in Germany. It is set in the Eifel landscape rather than directly in a large city.

Why does Burg Eltz look so different from many ruined castles?

Because it was never destroyed, Burg Eltz preserves much of its layered medieval appearance. Its towers and residential buildings reflect centuries of family occupation.

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