Jeanneke-Pis
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Jeanneke Pis is a modern fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium. It was commissioned by Denis-Adrien Debouvrie in 1985 and erected in 1987 as a counterpoint to the city's famous Manneken Pis.
attractions: Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, Parc de Bruxelles, Mount of the Arts, Mont des Arts, Royal Palace of Brussels, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, BOZAR, restaurants: Delirium Café, Wolf, The Lobster House, Fin de Siècle, Chez Léon, Makifornia - Rue Neuve, Drug Opera, The blue, NONA, À La Mort Subite
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Jeanneke Pis is a modern fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium. It was commissioned by Denis-Adrien Debouvrie in 1985 and erected in 1987 as a counterpoint to the city's famous Manneken Pis.
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Nestled in the heart of Brussels, just a stone's throw away from the bustling Grand Place, lies a quirky and often overlooked attraction: Jeanneke Pis. While many visitors flock to see the famous Manneken Pis, few venture to discover its lesser-known counterpart, Jeanneke Pis. Upon stumbling upon this bronze fountain sculpture, one is greeted by the playful sight of a mischievous little girl relieving herself into a fountain basin. The sculpture, standing at just over two feet tall, captures the imagination with its whimsical charm and cheeky demeanor. Unlike its more celebrated counterpart, Jeanneke Pis exudes a sense of innocence and innocence, evoking smiles and laughter from passersby. Surrounded by cobblestone streets and historic buildings, it adds a touch of lightheartedness to the otherwise solemn atmosphere of the city center. While Jeanneke Pis may not boast the same fame as its male counterpart, it certainly holds its own as a delightful and amusing piece of Brussels' cultural landscape. Whether you stumble upon it by chance or seek it out intentionally, a visit to Jeanneke Pis is sure to leave you with a memorable and amusing experience.
S RanjkarS Ranjkar
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Jeanneke Pis is a modern fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium, the 50-centimetre (20 in) bronze statue. It was commissioned by Denis-Adrien Debouvrie in 1985 and erected in 1987 as a counterpoint to the city's famous Manneken Pis. Denis-Adrien Debouvrie got the idea of Jeanneke Pis in 1985 as a way to restore then-waning interest in a small alley in Brussels called the Impasse de la Fidélité/Getrouwheidsgang ("Fidelity Alley"), where he owned many restaurants. Eventually, the statue was put behind iron bars to protect it from vandals. This is also to prevent it from being stolen, as its predecessor Manneken Pis had been multiple times in the past.
Pavel KorošPavel Koroš
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So the Jeanneke Pis was intended to form a counterpoint to the city's Manneken Pis. Materials used in the making of her and her place are Bronze and Limestone. She is located in a small dead end road where she is locked up in a 'cage' to protect here from vandalism apparently or breaking from curious tourists. It is interesting to see her and there is not a lot of tourist. Apparently she is not as well known like her 'brother' Manneken Pis which has become a national emblem. A very old custom has it that you wish be granted if you throw a coin into the bowl of the fountain, but like the few tourists there I didn't throw a coin ..
Belkin FahriBelkin Fahri
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Located at the end of a discreet alley, this is one of three "urinating" statues available in the city. However, this one is probably not as popular as the other two due to its location as it is surrounded by bars in a rather tight alley. As a result, it may not be kid friendly due to the environment (eg. Cigarettes, Alcohol and etc.). Also, the statue itself was protected by a gate which prevents individuals to take any decent photo without placing your phone behind the bars. Nevertheless, I personally appreciated the art and if you are in the area, I would still recommend paying it a visit. Hope you enjoy the playful artwork!
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Statue of a young girl, considered to be the sister of Manneken Pis If you throw coins in the fountain.it Will be at the end of year collected for hospital donations . made by Denis-Adrien Debouvrie in 1985 and erected in 1987 as a counterpoint to the city's famous Manneken Pis. A very old custom has it that your wish will be granted if you throw a coin into the bowl of the fountain. The coins thrown by passers-by in the fountain of Jeanneke Pis bear witness to tenderness, virtue and admiration for the loved one with the wish to remain faithful to one another.
Samir N.Samir N.
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A small stature to complement the peeing boy. Unfortunately there is a metal railing which is there to protect the statue which does not allow for you to take decent pictures compared to the peeing boy statue. This statue is situated in an narrow Street which has loads of restaurants and bars. The overall Style of the shops and restaurants in the street gives this area for old 18th century look, with cobbled streets and old fashioned Street lamps makes this area breathtaking for pictures.
Nitromax (Nitromax)Nitromax (Nitromax)
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Nearby Attractions Of Jeanneke-Pis
Grand Place
Manneken Pis
Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
Parc de Bruxelles
Mount of the Arts
Mont des Arts
Royal Palace of Brussels
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
BOZAR

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