Lion’s Mound (Butte du Lion)

The Lion’s Mound, or Butte du Lion, stands as a significant historical marker in Belgium, just outside Brussels. Constructed in 1820, it was commissioned by King William I to honor the spot where his son, Prince William II of the Netherlands, was wounded during the Battle of Waterloo. The mound, crafted from soil taken from the battlefield, rises like a pyramid, crowned by an imposing lion sculpture symbolizing courage. Today, visitors can climb to the top and take in panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, gaining a tangible sense of the area’s historical significance.