Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Bastogne (Belgium). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: War Museum, Battle of the Bulge Monument, and Musée en piconrue. Also, be sure to include 101st Airborne museum Bastogne in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Bastogne (Wallonie).
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War Museum
Museum in Bastogne, Belgium. The Bastogne War Museum is a World War II museum focusing on the Battle of the Bulge. It is located a few kilometers northeast of the Bastogne city center in the Belgian province of Luxembourg.
The museum is located on the former Bastogne Historical Centre site and was opened on March 21, 2014 after four years of work. It features a highly interactive audio tour walkthrough which lasts at least two hours. It also showcases many artifacts from the events leading up to and the battle of Bastogne itself, three immersive shows and the story of four fictional characters involved in the battle. The main exhibition progresses chronologically and presents a timeline before, during and after the offensive. There are also a museum shop and a café.[1]
Address: Colline du Mardasson 5, 6600 Bastogne
Battle of the Bulge Monument
Also known as: Mémorial du Mardasson
War museum in Bastogne, Belgium. The Battle of the Bulge Monument formerly known as the Mardasson Memorial is a monument honoring the memory of American soldiers wounded or killed during World War II's Battle of the Bulge. Designed in the shape of a five-pointed American star, it is located near Bastogne in the Luxembourg province of Belgium. The first step toward the memorial was undertaken on July 4, 1946, with the presentation of some earth from the site to U.S. President Harry Truman. The dedication was on July 16, 1950.[2]
Address: Colline du Mardasson 2, 6600 Bastogne
Musée en piconrue
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
Address: Place en Piconrue 2, 6600 Bastogne
101st Airborne museum Bastogne
Military museum, Museum, History museum
Address: Avenue de la Gare 11, 6600 Bastogne