In 1946, Peter’s family reunited in Braubach, a village along the Rhine near Koblenz and Oberlahnstein, Peter’s birthplace. Braubach is a medieval village lined with half-timbered buildings that run along narrow winding streets. Nestled in the hills along the Rhine, Braubach is surrounded by vineyards and forest, and was left largely intact after the war. From all points in town including the Marktplatz (marketplace in the town center), the Marksburg castle is visible on the hill above the village. Initially constructed in the 1100s, the castle was badly damaged during the war and was left in ruins for years. During Peter’s teenage years, the castle served as an adventure playground for the youth of Braubach. However, in current times the Marksburg castle has been restored and is now part of the Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The family lived in a small apartment near the town center, Rhinestrasse 3. Peter and Dieter shared a room with a window that had a view of the castle.