world war tank parked in the main plaza. One of the most popular nights out is the summer rave held 10 km in the wilderness. A local farm has been transformed into a pub and rave club, this is a favourite night out for scout units (male and female). Attractions Wiltz is a major centre for the international scouting movement. There are many scout campsites and buildings surrounding the town. The International Scouting One Penny Monument, dedicated to Robert Baden-Powell, is located in Wiltz. Nearby Wiltz, on a hill overlooking the town, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima is the site of an annual pilgrimage on Ascension Day. In particular it attracts many of the Portuguese people who form a sizeable proportion of the population of Luxembourg. The Festival of Wiltz, a music and performing arts festival, takes place every summer. Population Tourism In 2015 it was the venue for the Linuxbierwanderung. Notable people Paul Wilwertz (1905–1979) a Luxembourgian politician Romain Schneider (born 1962) a Luxembourgian politician Kevin Malget (born 1991) a Luxembourgish international footballer Richard Brookins (1922–2018), honorary citizen, the "American St. Nick" See also FC Wiltz 71 Wiltz Castle Wiltz railway station References External links Wiltz municipality official site Festival of Wiltz RadioLNW – Local broadcast station in Wiltz Scouts de Wiltz Cities in Luxembourg Communes in Wiltz (canton) Towns in Luxembourg