What to do in Waterloo, Belgium

Posted by BelgiumVisa on January 8th, 2018

Waterloo is a municipality in Belgium and is popular for the Battle of Waterloo (then part of United Kingdom of the Netherlands), fought by the French Army which was defeated under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte. So, history buffs and war enthusiasts would surely love to explore this place and the history associated with it. If you are planning your Belgium trip and war history interests you, then include Waterloo in your travel itinerary. Simply book your Belgium Visa appointment by paying the Belgium Visa Fees and get ready to explore the history of the city of Waterloo.

The most popular and remarkable attraction here is the Waterloo Battlefield and is present in the form of the statue of a lion known as Lion’s Mound surmounted on the grassy hill which rises 40 m above the countryside. There is a fee for climbing up the hill and the memorial honours the Prince William of Orange who was the Dutch crown prince and was wounded during the battle. This is the most arresting and incredibly beautiful sight to visit for it is lush green and tranquil. To get a panoramic view of the battlefield, simply climb up the steps and you can see the panel affixed there, stating the location of the opposing military troops right down in the field. Next is the rotunda called The Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo, which houses the popular painting depicting the Battle of Waterloo. Located in the battlefield of Waterloo, immediately to the North of Lion’s Mound, this place will provide you an audio guide along with 3D film to understand the battle further in detail. After visiting these notable landmarks, you can visit the Wellington Museum which is itself located in the house which was the place where the Duke of Wellington, spent his night both before and after the Battle of Waterloo took place. The museum houses several contemporary military artefacts from the armies, which took part and fought the battle, a gallery, information regarding the Duke of Wellington and much more. Last but not the least, you should visit the Church of Saint Joseph of Waterloo which is a beautiful church built in the 18^th century.

If you are into history and want to get the deeper insights of the battle of Waterloo, you can take the guided tours here. The battlefields of Waterloo and other notable landmarks in Waterloo can be visited as a part of an easy day tour from the capital city Brussels. It just takes half an hour from Brussels to reach here and you can have an amazing day out discovering the history associated with this municipality. So, make sure that you don’t miss the trip to Waterloo while you plan your Belgium tour for it can bring into light some amazing facts relating to the battle which you might not be aware about yet.