Eltz Castle

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Eltz Castle has been part of the Tentative list of Germany.

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Andrew_Kerr

UK - 12-Jan-25 -

Eltz Castle (T) by Andrew_Kerr

Berg Eltz is a spectacular medieval castle overlooking the Moselle valley and midway between Koblenz and Trier.
I visited the castle as a detour on a wine tour of the Moselle valley and only got to know about it thanks to a couple I met at dinner in my hotel who were most insistent that if I only visit one castle in the area, make sure it's this one.
It was a worthwhile detour, the road up to the castle is full of switchbacks and fairly steep but the journey is rewarded with the sight of the castle perched high above the valley below.
The inside was typical of most castles where there are still people living and I found it a bit boring to be honest but there's no question that the appeal of this castle is the setting and the impressive layout.
The problem for Burg Eltz is that it's in Germany where spectacular medieval castles are many and there are better ones for sure, especially in Bavaria. Had Burg Eltz been in any other European country my guess is that it would get a full listing.


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Full Name
Eltz Castle
Country
Germany
Added
1984
Withdrawn
1996
Extension of
WHS
Type
Cultural
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1996 Removed from Tentative List

1984 Added to Tentative List

Unesco Website: Eltz Castle

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