Braine-l'Alleud, Administrative municipality in Walloon Brabant, Belgium.
Description
Braine-l'Alleud is a municipality in Walloon Brabant, situated south of Brussels, and includes the districts of Lillois-Witterzée and Ophain-Bois-Seigneur-Isaac within its territory. The municipal area has a rural character with several village centers spread across gently rolling countryside.
History
The municipality was first mentioned in 1131 when Duke Godfrey I of Brabant transferred land to the Abbey of Gembloux. It was later marked by the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, an event that changed its history forever.
Culture
The Saint-Étienne church sits at the heart of the community and recalls its role as a field hospital during the Battle of Waterloo, shaping local memory. Visitors can sense how this past event continues to define the identity of the place and its people today.
Practical
A railway station connects the municipality to larger cities through the SNCB network, while several TEC Brabant Wallon bus lines serve the area. Visitors should check locally which connections work best for their route.
Did you know?
The Lion of Waterloo stands proudly on a hill in this area and draws visitors throughout the year who are interested in military history. The monument is not only a historical landmark but also a distinctive viewpoint overlooking the entire region.
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Lion's Mound
2.3 km
Casa de la República
3.6 km
Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo
2.4 km
Waterloo Battlefield
2.5 km
Mémorial 1815
2.3 km
Bois-Seigneur-Isaac Abbey
5.4 km
Gordon Monument
2.8 km
Ferme de Mont-Saint-Jean, Waterloo
2.7 km
Wellington Museum
4.5 km
Church of Saint Joseph
4.5 km
Golf Club 7 Fontaines
4.8 km
Bois-Seigneur-Isaac Castle
5.4 km
Zevenborren
5.2 km
Musée de Cire de Waterloo
2.4 km
Golf Club d'Hulencourt
5.1 km
Château de l'Hermite
4.9 km
Prieuré de l'Ermite
4.4 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Braine-l'Alleud
218 mAqueduc de Mont-Saint-Pont
2.5 km
The Statue of Khurshidbanu Natavan
4.3 km
Château d'eau de l'Ermite
3.6 km
Église du Sacré-Cœur de l'Ermite
3.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Martin de Lillois-Witterzée
4.8 km
Herisemmolen
7 km
La Haye Sainte
2.9 km
Molenbroekmolen
7.4 km
Battle of Waterloo
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