Manneken Pis, Bronze fountain statue in Pentagon district, Brussels, Belgium
Manneken Pis stands at 61 centimeters tall and depicts a small boy urinating into a fountain basin near the Grand Place square.
The current bronze statue, created by Hieronymus Duquesnoy the Elder in 1619, replaced an earlier stone version from the mid-15th century water distribution system.
The statue receives new outfits through a formal approval process by city officials, maintaining a collection of over 900 costumes at the Brussels City Museum.
The fountain statue is located at Rue de l'Etuve 31, five minutes from Grand Place, and accessible via Bourse metro station or Grand Place bus stop.
During special celebrations, the fountain dispenses Belgian beer instead of water, while brass bands perform traditional music near the statue.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: 1619
Creator: Hiëronymus Duquesnoy the Elder
Elevation above the sea: 31 m
Height: 61 cm
Subject: Manneken Pis
Made from material: bronze
Creator: Hiëronymus Duquesnoy the Elder
Address: 1000 Brussels, Belgium 1000 Brussels
Website: http://Category:Manneken_Pis_(Brussels)
GPS coordinates: 50.84499,4.34999
Latest update: November 14, 2025 22:17
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certainly a must-see in the Belgian capital but much smaller than one might imagine!
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