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
Parc du Cinquantenaire is Brussels' most interesting park. It's massive (30 hectares), architectural (Triumphal Arch, pavilions, formal gardens), and home to three good museums. More importantly, it's where you go
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