We had a lovely fall day to visit Burg Eltz. We loved this castle better than any we've seen so far.This castle is unusual in that you park at the top of a hill and walk down a steep winding road to the castle. Most are built at the top of a hill.
Building began in 1160, added to over the years. It is nicely preserved. It has been lived in for over 800 years by the same family.
There is a lovely tour inside through about 10 rooms. There is a museum with artifacts. There is an extra cost. It is worth it.
They say it is well preserved because the family always kept good alliances with those in power. We saw a bunch of large round stones just inside the castle wall. We found out those had been catapulted into it during a 5 year siege from 1331 to 1336.
It was easy to imagine knights sword fighting
And young maidens in long dresses staring out the tower windows at the action...
