Lion's Mound, Braine-l'Alleud

Name: Lion's Mound
Address: Route du Lion 315, Braine-l'Alleud, 1420, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 385 19 12

#1 among attractions in Braine-l'Alleud

Top attraction, View point, Memorial, Historical place

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The Lion's Mound stands as a solemn reminder of one of history's most significant battles, the Battle of Waterloo. Located in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium, this monumental hill surmounted by a cast-iron lion was erected on the battlefield where the allied forces, under the command of the Duke of Wellington, defeated Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815.

With its 226 steps leading to the top, visitors can ascend the mound to stand beside the colossal lion statue, which symbolizes the bravery of the soldiers who fought there. The mound itself is an artificial hill, constructed using earth from the battlefield, and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area where the battle unfolded.

The Lion's Mound is part of a larger historical complex that includes a visitor center, the Wellington Museum, and the panoramic painting "The Battle of Waterloo". It serves not only as a tourist attraction but also as an educational site where one can learn about the battle's strategies, outcomes, and its impact on European history.

Local name: Butte du Lion Coordinates: 50°40'42"N, 4°24'17"E

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Route du Lion 315Braine-l'Alleud 1420 Belgium

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+32 2 385 19 12

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Nearby attractions include: Hougoumont, Nivelles Abbey, Lake Genval, Wellington Museum.

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Historical place, Memorial, Farm
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Romanesque architecture, Monastery
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44-acre lake with Belle Époque buildings
Lake Genval
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History museum, Museum
Wellington Museum, Waterloo
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50°42'8"N • 4°29'56"E
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Museum
Napoleon's Last HQ
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Church, Baroque architecture
Church of Saint Joseph, Waterloo
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Monastery
Bois-Seigneur-Isaac Abbey
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4.3 miSW
Forts and castles
Château de Bois-Seigneur-Isaac
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Park
Solvay Castle
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Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
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