there's none quite like Eltz Castle.

但沒有一個可以和埃爾茨城堡相比，

It has been privately owned by the Eltz family since 1157.

埃爾茨城堡自西元 1157 年來就為埃爾茨家族所擁有。

The Eltz Castle was originally constructed

埃爾茨城堡最初在

in the 11th century.

西元 11 世紀被建造。

However, additions and restorations

但一直以來

have been made over the years.

不斷地被擴建和修復。

Unlike most castles, Eltz Castle isn't easy to spot.

不同於大部分的城堡，埃爾茨城堡不容易被看見。

It sits off the main road,

它不位在主要道路上，

high on a rock within a low valley

而是座落在低谷中的岩石上，

and is surrounded by a lush forest.

還被茂密的森林包圍著，

Many visitors are drawn to the hiking trails

許多遊客被吸引至

surrounding the castle grounds.

環繞著城堡的登山步道。

Thirty-four generations of the Eltz family

埃爾茨家族 34 代家族成員

have lived among the castle's 120 rooms.

曾住在城堡的 120 個房間中。

And since today, no one in the family lives there full time,

因為現今家族裡沒人定居住在城堡，

the ancestral home is open to the public.

這個埃爾茨的祖厝也對外開放了。

Every year over 300,000 visitors

每年超過 30 萬個參訪者

come to see the castle and its armory, treasury

來參觀城堡以及它的軍械庫、金庫

and original furnishings that are over eight centuries old.

還有超過八世紀的原始家具。

Throughout Europe's tumultuous history,

在歐洲的整個混亂歷史中，

this enchanting castle was never invaded or destroyed.

這個迷人的城堡不曾被入侵或摧毀。

Its rich history has earned it a spot

豐富的歷史讓它

on the 500 Deutsche Mark note,

得以現身於 500 德國馬克紙幣上，

making it a special sight for those who get to experience it in person.

讓親身體驗過的人眼睛為之一亮。