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This experience takes at least two hours and if you go through faster, you are cheating yourself. This is the best, most thorough, and insightful overview of the Napoleanic era that I have experienced. You are witness to the philosophies giving Napolean his rise to...More
After a lovely lunch there and a walk around we went to Hougemont farm which was pivotal in the whole battle. The film experience in the barn is unbelievably atmospheric and is an absolute must see. The memorial statue is really beautiful too.
The site of the commemoration of the Battle of Waterloo has been completely revamped with ample parking and all kinds of experiences including a 5D movie, a quick virtual reality experience, panorama and a 'sound and light show' in the barn at the farmhouse. Of...More
My wife and I stopped here on the way from Brugge to the Ardennes by car and wished we had had more time to spend. Though we only went through the visitor centre it was well-worth the visit--the exhibits and information provided on the whole...More
If you are in reasonable health, it's worth the climb to the top. The memorial itself is impressive, but what's even better is the view of the surrounding farmland where the battle took place. It's easy to imagine the troop placements from both sides, and...More
This museum is extremely modern and offers a very interactive visit. The audio guides are available in several languages. My whole family loved it, including the young adults of 18 and 19.
The museum part of the memorial is underground. You can take an audio tour through the museum which features a detailed history of the Napoleonic Wars leading up to the battle at Waterloo. It is very detailed and educational. The museum then leads you through...More
While the outcome of this battle was a surprise victory of the English and Prussian over the French who had been fighting for 25 years for their right to exist as a republic and then empire against all of the European crowns who saw France...More
A really short drive, and you'll reach Waterloo, about 15 km away from Bruxelles, where the "Lion Mound" dominates the plains where Napoleon's defeat took place. Built as a symbol of the 1815 victory over Napoleon, the Memorial is a monumental lion on a 40-metre...More
This one is more to think about. It changed (or better to say maintained) the face of Europe. Ask yourself "what if..." Napoleon won in a battle that lasted around 8 hours. How the world would look like if these few hours went differently. On...More
