King of the Hill
Vianden, Luxembourg
Vianden Castle was the first reconstructed castle I ever visited. Set above the charming town of Vianden, the castle was being harvested for building materials until it proved useful during WWII. Victor Hugo actually lived in the castle for a few years. Exterior reconstruction has been ongoing since the late 1970's. I first happened upon this town during Carnival, a band of costumed partiers (a skeleton, one guy in a gorilla suit, Vlad the Impaler, etc.) was parading through town entering every unlocked door to play their tuba and beat their drum. I returned that summer to see a Russian horror surfer band (the Messer Chups). Good times.