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These are the fields on which the battle took place. In fact the 'Lion Hill' of Waterloo doesn't stand on the territory of Waterloo, but in Braine l'Alleud, close to the border with Waterloo. The battle took place on most of the surrounding fields.
On the 18th of June 1815, 191.300 soldiers fought one of the most decisive battles in the history of Europe. A total of 48.500 men fell or were severely wounded.
Written Jul 26, 2003
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I takes 226 steps and some huffing and puffing to enjoy a splendid view over the entire historic site.
This hill was built to commemorate the Prince of Orange who was wounded during the battle. The construction started in 1824 and was finished two years later. The lion was brought to Waterloo via waterways and carriages. The statue weighs 28 ton and the hill is 43m high.
Written Jul 26, 2003
This is not really a must see activity, but it can lead to a lot of must see activities. If you want to know about Waterloo and the surrounding regions this is the place to be.
Written Apr 30, 2004
Address: Chaussée de Bruxelles 218
Phone: +32 (0)2/354.99.10
Website: www.waterloo1815.be
I found it very surprising to find this spectacular building in the center of Waterloo. Of course the lions are never far away.
Written Apr 30, 2004
Address: Chaussée de Bruxelles
Website: www.waterloo1815.be
This is the place where The Duke Of Wellington had his headquarter. Its now a museum where you can learn more about the battle of Waterloo.
Written Apr 30, 2004
Address: Chaussée de Bruxelles 147
Phone: 02/354.78.06
Website: www.waterloo1815.be
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This house was used as Napoleon's headquarter, he staye here on 17 and 18 June. Now its a museum.
Written Apr 30, 2004
Address: Vieux-Genappe
Website: www.waterloo1815.be
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Infront of the house where Napoleon spend the night on the seventeenth of June you can see the statue that is on the picture.
Written Apr 30, 2004
Address: Vieux-Genappe
Website: www.waterloo1815.be
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This is one of the many statues of Napoleon. You don't see it on the picture, but this statue is standing in the middle of a carpark.
Written Apr 30, 2004
Address: Route du Lion
Website: www.waterloo1815.be
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Just accros the street you find the wax museum, here you see some scenes of Napoleon's life when he was in Waterloo.
Written Apr 30, 2004
Address: Route du Lion 315
Phone: +32 2 385 19 12
Website: www.waterloo1815.be
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This is a huge painting, that goes around in a circle. It was made by the French painter Louis Dumoulin. Here you have an idea how the battle looked like. It should be renovated.
Written Apr 30, 2004
Address: Route du Lion 315
Phone: +32 2 385 19 12
Website: www.waterloo1815.be
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This is a huge painting, that goes around in a circle. It was made by the French painter Louis Dumoulin. Here you have an idea how the battle looked like. It...
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Q: can you tell me how to get to waterloo from brussels city centre via local tran port or tourist sight seeing
A: I have not made this journey but it is very easy to use Belgian trains. http://www.b-rail.be/main/E/ will give you all the information you need, in...
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