Here is the second castle. It is called Burg Eltz. It has been in continuous ownership of members of the Eltz family for 34 generations. They give separate tours here in English and the young guide was great. They castle has 80 rooms. To give an idea of the very high standard of living during medieval times for this family, consider these things: 40 fireplaces (1 for every 2 rooms), 20 toilets (1for every 4 rooms), and each family member averaged 3 servants. The arsenal of weaponry in this castle is impressive. With the weaponry available and the obvious strategic placement, it is easy to imagine how it has survived. You were not allowed to take photos inside this one. Partly because this is still a privately owned "home." it is out in the country, and on a jut of land in a valley with a stream running basically on three sides. They have a large treasury display which further points out that this was a very wealthy and influential family. Many items in the castle are the original pieces from the 14 and 15 hundreds. There is very little restoration or reproduction here.



Denise at the approach to Burg Eltz residence.


A view from a courtyard.