Manneken Pis
Monument · City Center, Brussels

Manneken Pis

Photo: Bruxelles_Manneken_Pis.jpg: Myrabella derivative work: Myrab · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Manneken Pis is a 17th century bronze fountain sculpture. It stands in an alcove at the corner of Rue de l'Étuve and Rue du Chêne. The statue is regularly dressed in themed costumes.

On day 1 of Brussels: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
5 minutes
Best time
Daytime, or during costume events
Getting there
Five minute walk from Grand Place

Itineraries with Manneken Pis

Day 1 of Brussels: Weekend Escape

The Grand-Place

How Manneken Pis fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Grand-PlaceLower Town
  2. 10:30Brussels Town HallGrand-Place
  3. 12:00Manneken PisLower Town
  4. 14:00Galeries Royales Saint-HubertLower Town
  5. 16:00Cathedral of St. Michael and St. GudulaUpper Town
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Manneken Pis questions

Why is Manneken Pis famous?

The statue is a symbol of Brussels and has stood at this site since 1619.

Is the current statue the original?

No. The original is kept in the Brussels City Museum and a replica stands in its place.

When is Manneken Pis dressed in costumes?

It is dressed several times a week for events and holidays. A full schedule is available from the city tourism office.

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