Manneken Pis - Wikipedia
Manneken Pis (pronounced [ˌmɑnəkə(m) ˈpɪs] ⓘ; Dutch for 'Little Pissing Man') is a landmark [1] 55.5 cm (21.9 in) [a] bronze fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium, depicting a puer mingens; a naked little boy urinating into the fountain's basin.
Manneken-Pis - City of Brussels
Manneken-Pis was at first a fountain that played an essential role in the former distribution of drinking water since the 15th century. The system was well-known in all of Europe. Towards the end of the 17th century, the statue became more and more important in the city life.
Manneken-Pis, the most famous resident of Brussels!
Manneken-Pis, the most famous resident of Brussels! Since the 15 th century, a drinking water fountain has stood at the corner of rue de l’Etuve and rue du Chêne. A little boy stands above it, urinating into the fountain.
Manneken Pis – Brussels, Belgium - Atlas Obscura
2010年6月9日 · Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.
THE 10 BEST Belgium Fountains (2024) - Tripadvisor
2021年10月29日 · There is an interesting fountain sculpture at Emile Braunplein just behind Saint Nicholas' Church called the Fountain of Kneeling Youths. This is the work of Belgian sculptor George Minne and was erected here in 1930.
Manneken Pis - Symbol of Brussels, history and legend
The famous Manneken Pis is a statue of a small boy urinating into a fountain’s basin. Discover why it has become a landmark in Brussels and its legend.
Why a Peeing Boy Became the Symbol of Brussels (Manneken Pis …
2023年5月29日 · You may have heard about Manneken Pis, the peculiar symbol of Brussels, Belgium. If you are not familiar with it, Manneken-Pis is a bronze statue of a small naked peeing boy. The iconic fountain dates from the 17th century, with its …
“Manneken Pis” Statue – Discover the Famous Peeing Statue in …
2022年5月23日 · The peculiar sculpture known as Manneken Pis was created by Hieronymus Duquesnoy the Elder and features a little boy urinating in a fountain. The peeing statue is 61 centimeters tall and located in Brussels, Belgium, and is …
Manneken-Pis, Brussels’ most famous son
2022年3月9日 · His sister, Jeanneke-Pis is also immortalised in bronze and decorates another fountain in the centre of Brussels. Commissioned by Denis-Adrien Debouvrie to re-establish "equality between men and women", it was officially presented to the public in 1987.
The “Manneken Pis”- one of Belgium’s most famous landmarks …
2017年12月10日 · The merchant then initiated a search party and inspected all corners of the city until the boy was found happily urinating in a small garden. To express his gratitude towards everyone who had helped the search, the merchant built a fountain in the city center.