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Manneken Pis
Best time to visit
Early morning before 10:00 avoids tour groups and gives unobstructed photos; late evening offers softer light and fewer school groups.
Budget tips
Viewing the statue is free, no entrance fee required; bring cash only for snacks or souvenirs. Combine the stop with a self-guided walk around Grand Place to keep costs down.
Recommended for
Short-time visitors, Families, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
15-30 min
About
Kiired faktid: A cheeky little bronze figure famously wears hundreds of tiny costumes, with a wardrobe of over 900 outfits that are swapped for festivals and state visits. Passersby often crowd the narrow square to watch playful streams of water and snap photos, enjoying the quirky tradition and surprising historical anecdotes shared by local guides.
Tipphetked: Measuring just 61 centimeters tall, the bronze figure has an official wardrobe of over 900 costumes and draws crowds whenever a costume-change ceremony is staged, with a uniformed confraternity and a tiny brass band parading by. Local lore says the figure once saved the town by extinguishing a fuse, and each year a local brewery donates a keg of lambic for the dressing ceremony, filling the square with the warm scents of hops and boiled wool.
Insider tips
- Arrive before 10:00 to beat tour groups and get clear photos.
- Stand to the left of the small fountain for a full view that includes surrounding architecture.
- Check the official Brussels city website or local signage for the costume schedule if you want to see the statue dressed.
- Skip souvenir stalls right at the square and walk a block away for better prices and fewer crowds.
Klõpsa, et broneerida TASUTA jalutuskäik kohas Brussels, Belgium
Parim viis linna kogemiseks kohaliku giidiga.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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