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Bookmark or Share- Manneken-Pis: The real story behind the iconic statue - The Brussels TimesManneken-Pis, literally “little man pee,” in the Dutch dialect of Marols or “le petit Julien,” in French, is one of Brussels’ most famous and beloved citizens. But what’s the story behind this iconic, if tiny, figure?
- Manneken Pis - Symbol of Brussels, history and legendThe Manneken Pis was designed in 1388 and is one of the most representative and loved symbols of Brussels, originally serving as the means by which many Bruxellois received water. It is a small bronze statue that measures 50 cm and represents a small naked boy urinating into a fountain’s basin.
- Manneken Pis – Brussels, Belgium - Atlas ObscuraManneken Pis is a little sculpture with a large wardrobe. The statue gets dressed in tiny costumes several times each week in one of around 1,000 different costumes.
- Manneken-Pis | City of BrusselsManneken-Pis was at first a fountain that played an essential role in the former distribution of drinking water since the 15th century. The system was well-known in all of Europe. Towards the end of the 17th century, the statue became more and more important in the city life.
- "Manneken Pis" Statue - Discover the Famous Peeing Statue in BrusselsThe peculiar sculpture known as Manneken Pis was created by Hieronymus Duquesnoy the Elder and features a little boy urinating in a fountain. The peeing statue is 61 centimeters tall and located in Brussels, Belgium, and is one of the most recognized symbols of Belgium.
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