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Manneken Pis

Corner of rue du Chene and rue de l'Etuve, Brussels, Belgium
As featured in Brussels for free and 1 other guide
Ranked #60 of 161 attractions in Brussels
3.0 of 5 stars 319 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Owner description: Nicknamed "Brussel's Oldest Citizen," this bronze statue of a little boy and a fountain was designed by Jerome Duquesnoy in 1619, and has become a...... more » Owner description: Nicknamed "Brussel's Oldest Citizen," this bronze statue of a little boy and a fountain was designed by Jerome Duquesnoy in 1619, and has become a familiar (and irreverent) symbol of the city. « less
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Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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this little statue of a boy urinating gets throngs of tourists for no good reason don't go out of your way More

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surabaya
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This symbols of Bruxelles is in the city centre where lots of historical building stands. Not difficult to find and do not expect much, just read the story about this statue. Nice to know, but nothing specific. More

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Brussels, Belgium
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

tiny little statue.surely they can come up with something a little more interesting to support their tourism More

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Delhi
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

its more of a statue than a fountain. Just 2-3 mins is more than enough. Combine it with a visit to the grand palace. More

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Portland, Oregon
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

It's a cute little statue of a peeing boy. However, I think it way overrated. It's small and it's mounted on a wall. Maybe 18" tall. I think one of the souvenir stores nearby will sell you a larger one. I think everyone should see it if they're in the IMMEDIATE area but I think it's a huge waste of... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

It's the tiniest statue of a boy peeing. We spent almost an hour looking for it because it is inconspicuous. Not worth the trouble. Grab some frites or waffles instead! More

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Athens, Greece
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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A perfect example of marketing and promotion. A really small statue, nothing important. Just pass-by and take some pictures. Avoid stores around it, a bit expensive. Sometimes it is dressed with various costumes. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

The good news is that the Mannekin Pis is less than a five-minute walk from La Grande Place in Brussels. The statue is a lot smaller than one would think, and it is often covered by donated clothing such that most of the statue (except for its operational member) can't actually be seen. It takes five minutes to get there... More

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Paris, France
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We were deceived, the statue is very small, don't bother to go. There are a lot of tourist groups taking photos, I can't see why it's so interesting. More

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crete greece
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

This is a well-known tourist attraction in Brussels, but it's a little over-rated in itself. It really isn't much more than a tiny sectioned-off statue showing a little boy peeing. This has been exploited by the hyped-up commercialised area immediately surrounding it. When i saw the same statue 20 years ago, it was dressed in special clothes, but this time,... More

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