Eltz Castle amidst the Forest

Perched atop a verdant hillside in the heart of Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region stands Eltz Castle—a medieval fortress that has defied time itself by remaining inhabited for over seven centuries. Its formidable stone walls are adorned with timber-framed windows featuring characteristic half-timbered architecture while towering spires reach towards an azure sky dotted with wispy clouds. A small bridge leads to its grand entrance where two visitors can be seen taking it all in—the castle’s enduring charm is as captivating today as when it was built during the High Middle Ages.