Translated as the "Little Man Pee," the Manneken Pis is a landmark bronze statue depicting a naked little boy peeing into a fountain. It was designed by Hiëronymus Duquesnoy the Elder and was placed around the year 1618. There has been many stories surrounding the original idea of the statue and the statue has been stolen numerous times. The Manneken Pis is also known for its many costumes; its is a tradition for the statue to be dressed in a costume several times a week.
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