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Mémorial 1815, Military museum in Hameau du Lion, Belgium

The Memorial 1815 museum occupies 600 hectares across multiple municipalities, featuring exhibitions about the Battle of Waterloo through artifacts and multimedia presentations.

The museum stands at the location where Napoleon Bonaparte faced his final defeat against the combined forces of Wellington and Blücher on June 18, 1815.

The Panorama building displays a 110-meter circular painting from 1912, depicting soldiers, artillery, and cavalry during crucial moments of the battle.

The museum complex includes parking facilities, a restaurant, gift shops, and multiple walking trails throughout the battlefield with interpretive signs in several languages.

Visitors can climb 226 steps to reach the top of the Lion's Mound, offering a complete view of the battlefield where 150,000 soldiers fought.

Location: Braine-l'Alleud

GPS coordinates: 50.67974,4.40414

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:41

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