Eltz Castle, also known as Burg Eltz, is a medieval castle located in the hills above the Moselle River in Germany. It is renowned for its unique history as one of the few castles in the region to have never been destroyed. The castle's origins trace back to the 12th century. The Eltz family, who still own the castle today, first appeared in a document in 1157. Over the centuries, the family grew and split into three main branches: Kempenich, Rübenach, and Rodendorf. As a result, the castle beca