{"id":226943,"date":"2023-07-03T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T08:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=226943"},"modified":"2024-07-05T12:13:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T06:43:27","slug":"the-manneken-pis-in-brussels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/the-manneken-pis-in-brussels\/","title":{"rendered":"The Manneken Pis In Brussels: A Guide To This Unique Adventure Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"

The city of Brussels may be a small one, but it never fails to amaze its visitors. The city is known to have a long history which is worth exploring during your visit to Brussels. Not only that, but there are a lot of fun sites as well which you can dig out about the city. Out of all the fun facts, one fact that seems to be the most interesting one for the visitors is the statue of the Manneken Pis in Brussels. Well, it\u2019s not just a statue of a small boy peeing but it also has a history behind it which we are shortly going to discover. While visiting the city of Brussels, you simply cannot miss the site of the world-famous Manneken Pis Statue in Brussels.<\/em><\/p>\n

About Manneken Pis<\/h2>\n
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The Manneken Pis in Brussels<\/strong> happens to be a famous statue of a small boy peeing. The site of the statue looks as funny as it sounds. It is one of the most famous landmarks in the city and people from different parts of the world come to pay a visit to this unique creation. The statue happens to be 61 cm tall. Visitors should be informed that the statue has been stolen quite a few times but it has been retrieved every time. The main thing about the statue is that it is dressed in different costumes every time. The costume is changed based on the schedule that is posted online or on the railings around the fountain.<\/p>\n

You will be amazed to know that the name of the statute actually translates to \u2018Peeing Boy\u2019. The statute which started out as a public fountain has now become a famous landmark in the city. Many of you may not know but the statue has a history behind it. It is not just a simple statue of a peeing boy but a reminder of the past. There are actually various stories surrounding the origin of the statue. However, no one is sure which story is the true one. But then it is always fun to listen to such interesting stories. The site of the Manneken Pis statue is something that you simply cannot miss while visiting Brussels. It can be said that your trip to Brussels is incomplete without paying a visit to the famous statue.<\/p>\n

Suggested Read:<\/strong> 11 Churches In Brussels That Will Make Your Experience Worth Remembering<\/a><\/p>\n

Entry Fees<\/h2>\n
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You need to buy tickets in order to visit the famous statue of the Manneken Pis. If you wish to visit the original peeing fountain in the Museum of the city of Brussels then you are required to pay 8 euros per head. However, the fees are only applicable to the visitors. The citizen of Brussels can have free entry. Being a visitor you can also enjoy a free entry on the first Sunday of every month if you are above 18 years old.<\/p>\n

Suggested Read:<\/strong> 5 Cities You Should Visit By Train To Believe That The World Is One Heavenly Place!<\/a><\/p>\n

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