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The Lion of Waterloo, also known as the Butte du Lion, is a memorial to the Battle of Waterloo, which was fought on 18 June 1815 near Brussels. The monument was erected at the initiative of King William I of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. The monument consists of a gigantic cast iron lion that rises 45 metres above the surrounding plain on an artificial hill. The Lion of Waterloo symbolises one of the largest battles ever fought in Europe, where Napoleon Bonaparte lost to the allied armies and the Prussian forces.

The Butte du Lion is a 40-metre-high monument erected in 1826 at the request of William I, who wanted to mark the presumed place where his eldest son was wounded on 18 June 1815. At the top of the 226 steps, the view embraces the Battlefield of Waterloo 1815. An orientation table allows you to understand the movements of the troops, the square formations of the infantry, the deployment of the cavalry.

Beautiful forest outside busy Brussels. End of April the forest get's a natural carpet colouring practically the whole forst in a blue/purple color. Magic! Make sure to walk a bit further then the classic entrance to enjoy the peaceful nature.

The ‘Hallerbos’, also known as the blue forest, is one of the 3 extensive forest areas in the Brussels capital area. It is an ancient forest with a mix of young and older trees. The giant Sequoia trees are pretty impressive as well as the beautiful purple carpet of bluebells, which bloom around mid-April. Crossing the forests on a mix of gravel and singletrack dirt roads make up for a visit well worth it!

Magnificent walk in the Bois de Hal, a veritable carpet of flowers, endless hyacinths, it's splendid.

When the bluebells bloom, this forest is a wonderful destination worth seeing. Suitable for hiking and cycling.

Well worth it, during the flowering of the wild bluebells

The Lion's Mound (Dutch Leeuwenheuvel, French Butte du Lion) in the Belgian municipality of Braine-l'Alleud is the main monument of the Battle of Waterloo and marks the probable spot where the Prince of Orange (1792-1849) died during the Battle of 18 June 1815 was wounded.