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Manneken Pis is the pride of Brussels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When walking down Rue Charles Buls\/Karel Bulsstraa in Brussels, you\u2019ll come to a pass located between Rue de l’\u00c9tuve\/Stoofstraat and Rue du Ch\u00eane\/Eikstraat. You\u2019ll find several people crowded around this bend, photographing a small statue of a naked boy urinating into a fountain\u2019s basin. This statue is the famous Manneken Pis, meaning, \u201clittle man pee\u201d, and he\u2019s been delighting the people of Brussels<\/a> since 1618.<\/p>\n

Little Man Pee<\/h3>\n

The 61 cm tall bronze statue was made in 1618 by Brussels sculptor, Hieronimus Duquesnoy the Elder. There are several legends<\/a> regarding the small statue. One of the more famous legends involves Duke\u00a0Godfrey III of Leuven, who at the time only 2 years old. In 1142, his troops were battling the lords of Grimbergen and put the infant lord in a basket hung from a tree to encourage them. From the tree, the lord urinated on the troops of Berthouts, who eventually lost the battle.<\/p>\n

Another legend tells the tale of a wealthy merchant who during a visit to the city lost his young son in the crowd of people. The merchant formed a search party and looked throughout the city and countryside for his boy. The locals searched high and low and later found the young boy happily urinating into a small garden. The merchant had the statue built as a way to thank members of the city.<\/p>\n

His Wardrobe<\/h3>\n

Manneken Pis enjoys changing his clothes. Traditionally, the sculpture has a different wardrobe at least once a week. More than 800 costumes have been worn by Manneken Pis, all of which you can see at the Museum of the City Brussels. A non-profit called The Friends of Manneken Pis manages and selects costumes from among hundreds of designs submitted each year. Tourists gather from far and wide to see what interesting costume the little boy will be wearing next.<\/p>\n

In Belgian Culture<\/h3>\n

The country is well known for its eclectic beer selection and rich chocolate treats. While visiting Belgium, ask to sample a draft of Blanche De Bruxelles, the Manneken Pis Belgian White. Experience the taste of a classic brew while examining the hoppy homage to the bronze sculpture. Looking for a chuckle-worthy souvenir? Visit one of the gourmet chocolate shops in City Center for a solid milk chocolate Manneken Pis delight.<\/p>\n

Discover Brussels With AESU!<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Experience an exhilarating Belgium adventure on the\u00a0Euro Focus<\/a>, and\u00a0Great Escape\u00a0<\/a>tours. It\u2019s never too late to get a taste of a multitude of exciting cultures!<\/p>\n

If you have any questions or want help booking your European adventure, please contact\u00a0AESU\u00a0<\/strong>by calling\u00a0800-638-7640<\/strong>, or fill out the\u00a0contact form<\/a>\u00a0found on our website!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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