Manneken Pis: The Real Story Behind the Statue
Manneken Pis is a 61-centimetre bronze statue of a little boy urinating into a fountain. It's been Brussels' most famous symbol for 400 years. Tourists visit it constantly. Gift shops
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Manneken Pis is a 61-centimetre bronze statue of a little boy urinating into a fountain. It's been Brussels' most famous symbol for 400 years. Tourists visit it constantly. Gift shops
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