Brussels, Belgium2-3 hoursMorning
Manneken Pis
Manneken Pis is one of the notable stops in Brussels, with a route-friendly location for your trip.
Quick facts
- Built
- 1619
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Heritage status
- protected monument
- Material
- bronze
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Did you know?
Why is the statue so small?
It is only 55.5 cm tall, which surprises most visitors. The one on the corner is a replica too — the 1619 original is kept in the city museum after being stolen repeatedly.
How many outfits does the statue have?
Over a thousand, and it is dressed several times a week according to an official calendar. The whole wardrobe is displayed at the Garderobe MannekenPis museum.
Are there companion statues?
Yes — a girl, Jeanneke Pis, added in 1987, and a dog, Het Zinneke, added in 1998. All three stand in different corners of the city.
Why go?
- Easy to add to your route
- Good photo stop
- Popular local highlight
