Fountain Photo: Fountain "Manneken Pis"

Fountain Manneken Pis (“Manneken Pis”) is the most famous and popular tourist attraction of Brussels. It is located not far from the Grand place. This miniature sculpture Manneken Pis fountain was originally made of stone, then through the court of master Jerome Duquenoy in 1619 became a bronze.

Figurine height of 61 cm, called “little Julian” has a great garderoba of more than 800 outfits. They are all stored in the Royal Museum. A list of costume changes every month posted a non-profit organization “Friends of the Manneken Pis”. Dressing up, a tradition which originated in 1698, thanks to the ruler of Bavaria, is the music of a Brass band.

Legend has it that this kid saved the city from fire. However, the “Manneken Pis” for the true Brussels is the epitome of the free spirit of the city and embodies the playful folk humor, so his image is seen in the Belgian capital everywhere.

“Manneken Pis” and also serves as the main Brussels of the calendar, which, depending on the clothing sculptures by local residents learn about various city events and activities. If the boy is a goal, there is nothing interesting in Brussels is not happening, if it bears the costume of Santa Claus, it's time to prepare for Christmas.

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