5/5 Ziad K. 7 months ago on Google
Manneken
Pis
stands
as
an
emblematic
figure
in
the
heart
of
Brussels,
a
testament
to
the
city's
whimsical
charm
and
rich
history.
Though
modest
in
size,
at
a
little
over
60
centimeters,
this
bronze
statue
of
a
boy
mischievously
urinating
into
a
fountain
basin
resonates
deeply
with
the
playful
spirit
of
Brussels'
inhabitants.
The
tales
surrounding
its
origin
are
as
fascinating
as
the
statue
itself,
with
one
popular
legend
regaling
how
a
brave
boy
once
thwarted
a
major
disaster
by
timely
urinating
on
a
fuse
meant
to
explode.
Given
its
fame,
it's
no
surprise
that
the
statue
has
faced
theft
and
damage
throughout
the
years.
However,
the
resilient
city
ensured
its
preservation
by
relocating
the
original
to
the
Museum
of
the
City
of
Brussels,
ensuring
generations
can
marvel
at
its
story.
Visitors
today
will
find
its
replica
proudly
holding
fort
at
the
intersection
of
Rue
de
l'Étuve
and
Rue
du
Chêne.
But
the
fun
doesn't
stop
at
mere
observation.
Delight
in
the
quirky
tradition
of
dressing
Manneken
Pis
in
an
array
of
costumes
-
a
tradition
so
embraced
that
there's
a
dedicated
museum
for
his
eclectic
wardrobe!
And
if
you're
lucky,
you
might
just
catch
an
event
where
the
fountain
turns
into
a
beer
dispenser,
serving
amused
visitors
with
a
unique
brew
straight
from
the
statue.
A
visit
to
Brussels
is
simply
incomplete
without
experiencing
the
joy
and
mystery
surrounding
this
iconic
figure!