The Panorama is a huge round building that houses the canvas created in 1912 by Louis Dumoulin, painter whose Panorama of the World tour was presented at the 1900 World Exhibition in Paris.

Its exceptional dimensions and sound system allow for total immersion in the heart of the battle. You are surrounded on all sides by battle scenes, sounds of sabers, cavalry charges and cannon fire.

This panorama is a remarkable historical heritage, as it is one of the few that still survives.

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October 9, 2023

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Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo (French: Panorama de la Bataille de Waterloo) is a cylindrical painting 12 meters high and 110 meters long. The painting, created in 1915, shows …

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October 5, 2025

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Since I was mainly there for a walk, I quickly passed by the panorama. This panorama is both the name of the building (it's printed on it in large letters) …

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