World Travel www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Belgium Travel Guide bit.ly/1b1GSXS Shepherd Entertainment takes you on a tour of Waterloo in Belgium. The battle of Waterloo was a defining event for Napoleon and all Europe. That was where the world conquering French army was defeated by the troops of the Duke of Wellington. Napoleon resigned and was exiled to the island of St. Helen afterwards. The battle of waterloo was a defining event for Napoleon and all Europe. That was where the world conquering French army was defeated by the troops of the Duke of Wellington. Napoleon resigned and was exiled to the island of St. Helen afterwards. Of course, everything in the previously unknown Belgian village is all about the battle and two opposing generals. The Butte du Lion is a 40m high artificial hill raised at the place where the Duke of Orange, one of the generals of Wellington was wounded. 226 stairs lead up to the statue of a lion on top of the hill. Cycloramas first became popular in the 19th century. The 110m long panoramic painting of Louis de Moulins depicting the battle of waterloo was finished in 1912 and was placed in a gallery specifically made to accommodate it. 3km from waterloo, there's a wax museum where the heroes of the battle come alive in the form of wax figures and paintings. Even the farm where Napoleon spent the day before the battle is dedicated to his memory. The inn where Wellington stayed the night prior to the battle was turned into a museum. The Eglise St. Joseph Chapel is right across the street. The small St. Joseph church was originally a royal cahpel. Today, it's a monument dedicated to the casualties of the battle. It was significantly large, in order to provide ample room for the memorial plaques of the fallen soldiers. The majority of these tablets were made from the donations of soldiers paying tribute to the memory of their commanders. The battle took place on the 18th of June. Each year, there's an anniversary show acted out by enthusiasts of war history dressed in period costumes who reenact the events of the day. The war gaming table set up in the museum is ground for heated debates. The battle may also be replayed as a board game or a computer game. These are also available at the gift shops that are a constant feature everywhere including waterloo as well. Tags: Visit Waterloo in Belgium,belgium travel attractions,belgium travel guide,belgium travel information,Belgium Travel Tips,shepherd entertainment,shepherdfilm,Waterloo in Belgium,world travel

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