Lion's Mound

In 1815 took place the famous battle of Waterloo, in which the combined Anglo-Dutch and Prussian troops defeated Napoleon's army. Killed thousands of soldiers and great commander surrendered to the British. 

In memory of this battle in the years 1824-1826 was created artificially high elevation. This hill-pyramid height of 41 meters, which rises to the top of the stairs in 226 steps. At the top, standing on a stone base of cast iron figure of a lion. Weight sculpture is 28 tons. Majestic lion looks south towards France and is a symbol of peace in Europe. From a hilltop overlooking the golf great battle on the monuments to fallen soldiers. 

Near the round building is a panorama "The Battle of Waterloo," created under the direction of French artist Louis Dumoulin. Height blade is 12 meters. Visitors mesmerizing craftsmanship and scale panorama composition.