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Discover Promelles in Belgium
Promelles in the region of Walloon Region is a town located in Belgium - some 17 mi or ( 27 km ) South of Brussels , the country's capital .
Local time in Promelles is now 02:35 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Brussels " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: The Hague, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Waterloo, and Vieux-Genappe. When in this area, you might want to check out The Hague . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Promelles ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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WATERLOO 2009:8ème demi-brigade (11/16 )
Le départ des troupes anglaises à la grande bataille. ..
Plancenoit 2009 - 8e demibrigade
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Genappe Carnaval,2010.video1
Carnaval de Genappe,28-3-2010 ..
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Carnaval de Genappe,5-4-2009 Video.1 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Houtain-le-Val Castle
Houtain-le-Val Castle (French: Château de Houtain-le-Val) is a château in Houtain-le-Val in the municipality of Genappe, Walloon Brabant, Belgium. The first castle on the site is believed to have been built by Walter de Holton, first lord of Houtain, in 1129. When it was restored in 1850, two small towers were added. The present owners are the descendants of the Comte de Moerkerke
Located at 50.58 4.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Battle of Quatre Bras
The Battle of Quatre Bras, between Wellington's Anglo-Dutch army and the left wing of the Armée du Nord under Marshal Michel Ney, was fought near the strategic crossroads of Quatre Bras on 16 June 1815.
Located at 50.57 4.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Nivelles-Baulers
Nivelles-Baulers was a 2.314 miles race track near Brussels, Belgium locally referred to as Nivelles in French and Nijvel in Dutch. Built in 1971, the circuit hosted two rounds of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix in 1972 and 1974 during the time when the race was supposed to alternate between Walloon and Flemish circuits. Designed to be a safe alternative to Spa, Nivelles was perhaps too safe.
Located at 50.62 4.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude, Nivelles
The Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude is a historical building in Nivelles, Wallonia, Belgium consecrated in 1046 by Wazon, bishop of Liège in the presence of emperor Henry III. It is an example of Mosan art and of Ottonian architecture. Claudine Ronnay-Docmans writes in the Patrimoine majeur de Wallonie that the interior dimensions recall: "the splendour of the Ottonian liturgy, as people is able to know it for the abbey of Essen (Germany)". The Westwork has been reconstructed.
Located at 50.60 4.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
La Belle Alliance
La Belle Alliance is an inn situated a few miles south of Brussels in Belgium. On the morning of June 18, 1815 the inn became Napoleon Bonaparte's headquarters for the Battle of Waterloo. After the battle, at around 21:00, the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Blücher met close to the inn signifying the end of the fighting.
Located at 50.67 4.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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