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Manneken

Manneken, commonly known as Manneken Pis, is a small bronze sculpture in Brussels, Belgium. The name comes from Dutch and translates to "Little Man Peeing." The statue depicts a naked boy urinating into a fountain and has become one of the city’s most recognizable symbols.

The work dates from the early 17th century. It is attributed to the Flemish sculptor Jérôme Duquesnoy

Manneken Pis stands at a little over 60 centimeters in height and sits on a simple pedestal

A notable aspect of the statue’s public life is its tradition of wearing costumes. Over the years,

Manneken Pis has inspired related works and is often mentioned alongside other Brussels icons, reflecting the

the
Elder
and
is
traditionally
dated
to
around
1619.
The
original
statue
has
a
history
of
relocation
and,
in
the
19th
century,
was
replaced
by
a
replica
after
the
original
was
lost
or
damaged
in
the
course
of
history.
The
present
statue
is
a
faithful
modern
reproduction
and
remains
on
public
display
in
central
Brussels.
within
a
small
fountain
basin.
It
is
located
at
the
corner
of
Rue
du
Chêne/Eikstraat
and
Rue
de
l’Étuve/Steenstraat,
near
the
Grand
Place,
making
it
a
focal
point
for
visitors
exploring
the
historic
center.
Manneken
Pis
has
been
dressed
in
hundreds
of
outfits
for
festivals,
celebrations,
and
charitable
causes,
with
the
wardrobe
maintained
by
the
city
and
various
associations.
When
not
on
display
in
a
special
event,
the
statue
remains
a
prominent
tourist
draw
and
an
enduring
emblem
of
Brussels’
playful
folklore.
city’s
blend
of
humor,
history,
and
identity.