Manneken Pis - Wikipedia Manneken Pis (pronounced [ˌmɑnəkə (m) ˈpɪs] ⓘ; Dutch for 'Little Pissing Man') is a landmark 55 5 cm (21 9 in) [1][a] bronze fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium, depicting a puer mingens: a naked little boy urinating into the fountain's basin
Peeing Boy Statue in Brussels - Manneken Pis Upon arrival in Brussels one of the first attractions you are shown is the Manneken Pis (little pee man in Flemish) The peeing boy is a small bronze fountain statue from the 17th century that is tall just 61cm (24 inches)
The Peeing Statues in Brussels: Secrets You Didn’t Know This sweet little bronze fountain of a boy enjoying a wee who also has curls to rival any angelic cherub, and chubby cheeks that you just know your grandma would love to pinch, is now considered something of a mascot for Brussels
“Manneken Pis” Statue – Discover the Famous Peeing Statue in Brussels The 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
Discovering 3 Brussels’ peeing statues - Travel Tomorrow The Manneken Pis (literally “little pissing man” in Dutch) is a bronze fountain statue built in the 17 th century The tiny (only 61 cm!) statue, which is protected by an iron fence, depicts a boy while peeing in a basin
Manneken Pis | Brussels-Capital Region There is in fact more than one legend about Manneken Pis, who was once also known as "Petit Julien" The most famous legend claims that the statuette depicts a young boy who saved Brussels from disaster The enemy was at the gates ready to bring down the city walls with gunpowder
Manneken Pis: Brussels’ Famous Statue Its Legends Brussels, a city of waffles, chocolate, and stunning architecture, also hides a rather peculiar secret: a tiny statue of a peeing boy Yes, you read that right!