Brussels · Historic centre
Manneken Pis
A small bronze fountain figure on a street corner near the Grand-Place. The visit lasts a few minutes, and the statue is smaller than most people expect.
- 20 min
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Historic centre
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The present figure was made by Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder in 1619 and was originally one of the fountains that supplied the city with water. It became a local symbol for the humour of the people of Brussels. It is dressed in costumes on special occasions, and the wardrobe now holds about 1,000 pieces, many of them gifts. The statue on the street is a copy, and the original is kept in the Brussels City Museum.
What to look for
- The statue and its costume of the day
- The wardrobe museum a few steps away
- The streets of the Lower Town on the way back to the Grand-Place
Opening hours
Always open.
The statue stands on the street and can be seen at any hour.
Source: visit.brussels (Brussels tourism board), checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Free to see from the street. The costume wardrobe in a nearby street is a separate paid museum.
Getting there
Gare Centrale / Centraal Station on metro lines 1 and 5 is about 10 minutes away on foot, and the Grand-Place is a 5 minute walk.
Tip
Go in the early morning, when you can reach the railing without a crowd. The statue is often dressed in a costume.