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Although there are many castles in Germany, there's none quite like Eltz Castle.
虽然德国有很多城堡，但埃尔茨城堡依然称得上是举世无双的一座。
It has been privately owned by the Eltz family since 1157.
自1157年以来，该城堡一直是埃尔茨家族的私家宅邸。
The Eltz Castle was originally constructed in the 11th century.
城堡最初建于11世纪。
However, additions and restorations have been made over the years.
然而，随着岁月的流逝，这座城堡也经过了反复的扩建和翻修。
Unlike most castles, Eltz Castle isn't easy to spot.
和大多数城堡不同的是，埃尔茨城堡的地理位置并不十分显眼。
It sits off the main road, high on a rock within a low valley and is surrounded by a lush forest.
因为它远离大路，高高地耸立在山谷中的一块岩石上，四周还环绕着茂密的森林。
Many visitors are drawn to the hiking trails surrounding the castle grounds.
但城堡周围的徒步小径还是吸引了众多的游客。
Thirty-four generations of the Eltz family have lived among the castle's 120 rooms.
埃尔茨家族曾有34代人前后住在这座城堡的120个房间里。
And since today, no one in the family lives there full time, the ancestral home is open to the public.
由于现在该家族已经没有人长期居住在这里，这座祖屋也开始对外开放了。
Every year over 300,000 visitors come to see the castle
年年都有超过30万的游客前来参观这座城堡，
and its armory, treasury and original furnishings that are over eight centuries old.
以及城堡里有着八百多年历史的军械库、金库和原始家具。
Throughout Europe's tumultuous history, this enchanting castle was never invaded or destroyed.
在整个欧洲动荡的历史上，这座迷人的城堡从未被入侵或摧毁过。
Its rich history has earned it a spot on the 500 Deutsche Mark note,
悠久的历史还在面值500马克的纸币上为这座城堡赢得了一席之地，
making it a special sight for those who get to experience it in person.
由此也让它成了那些亲身游历过这座城堡的人心中的一个特别的景点。
