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View of the famous Lion of Waterloo and its accompanying mound, which will celebrate its bicentennial in 2026. They were constructed at the request of King William I Frederik, using clay soil from the surrounding area. William I, who lived from 1772 to 1843, was the first and only king of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. He commissioned many works and is also known as the merchant king and the canal king. His son, William II, was second-in-command of the British-Dutch-German forces. After his supposedly courageous actions at the Battle of Quatre-Bras, two days before Waterloo, he was also called "the hero of Waterloo." King William I commissioned the construction of the Lion of Waterloo in his honor. However, the British considered him a troublemaker, who took unnecessary risks and made many mistakes. Moreover, the one-sided and unjustified focus on the role of the impulsive William led to many Dutch heroes being ignored during the battle. You can read more about this at https://geschiedenismagazine.nl/was-de-prins-van-oranje-wel-de-held-van-waterloo-1815 The mound is 41 meters high, has a diameter of 169 meters, and slopes at a 30-degree angle. It is crowned by a lion, symbolizing the victory of the monarchies of the time. Sources: - https://www.regiedergebouwen.be/nl/projects/de-leeuw-van-waterloo - https://historiek.net/koning-willem-i-der-nederlanden/172414/

The Ronquières inclined plane is a unique boat lift. Built in 1968, it allows barges to overcome a drop of nearly 70 meters thanks to a system of sliding trays. The structure can be observed from the cycle path along the canal.

The symbol of the terrible Battle of Waterloo towers over the place where the Allies defeated Napoleon's Imperial troops. The famous lion still roars at France from its 40-metre-high mound.

Check the official website at https://visitwallonia.be/nl and make an appointment with history. At the re-enactment 1815-2025 you can relive the mythical battle of Waterloo. From the stands you have an overview of the fighting armies. On the battlefield, more than 2000 soldiers, 100 horses and 25 cannons take part in the spectacle. Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 changed the fate of Europe.

A highlight suburb with worthwhile impressions of the battle.

Ronquières, elevator to see

to travel the dreary plain and the sunken roads with an infinite horizon and to see again the main buildings of the battle