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Waterloo Essentials

Waterloo is synonymous with the 1815 battle that reshaped European history. This selection covers the core sites of the conflict, from the 40-meter-high Lion's Mound and the circular Panorama painting to the underground Memorial museum. In the town center, the Wellington Museum occupies the Duke’s former headquarters, while the 18th-century Church of Saint Joseph contains commemorative plaques for the fallen. Together, these sites offer a comprehensive look at the battlefield's geography and the military strategies of Napoleon and Wellington.

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Battle of Waterloo

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815, near Waterloo, marking the end of the Napoleonic Wars.

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Lion's Mound

The Lion's Mound is a large conical artificial hill in the municipality of Braine-l'Alleud, Walloon Brabant, Belgium.

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Museum

Located at the foot of the Lion's Mound, this underground museum features immersive scenography, 4D films, and a collection of military uniforms and artifacts related to the 1815 conflict.

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Panorama

Housed in a circular building, this 110-meter-long panoramic painting by Louis Dumoulin dates to 1912. It depicts key moments of the cavalry charges with a 360-degree perspective and sound effects.

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Wellington Museum

Set in the 18th-century inn where the Duke of Wellington established his headquarters, this museum displays his personal belongings, battlefield maps, and documents detailing the Allied victory.

EmDee / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Gordon Monument

The Gordon Monument is a neoclassical monument to a slain warrior on the battlefield of Waterloo.

Dennis G. Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Church of Saint Joseph, Waterloo

The Church of St. Joseph is an 18th-century church in Waterloo, Belgium, dedicated to Saint Joseph.