Wallonia, land of remembrance
Discover 3 major events which shaped the history of Belgium, Europe and the World.
| First World War Centenary | Remembrance tourism in Wallonia: the Battle of the Bulge | Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo 1815 - 2015 | ||
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100 years ago, in August 1914, the conflict between France and Germany took on a global dimension with the invasion of the province of Liège and the attack on its forts. |
70 years ago, in December 1944, the battle of the Bulge, the final battle of the Second World War on belgian soil, raged in the provinces of Luxembourg, Namur and Liège. |
Already 200 years ago, on the 18 June 1815, a battle that was to change the course of European history took place on the fields of Waterloo. |
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Journey through the memories |
Join the troops |
Follow in Napoleon's footsteps |
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To commemorate these three periods of history, Wallonia offers you a programmes that's full of emotion. Visit monuments, historic locations, museums and exhibitions, but also take part in homage ceremonies, dramatic reenactments or follow themed trails.
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