Jeanneke Pis
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Jeanneke Pis is a fountain sculpture in Brussels’ Îlot Sacré quarter, near the Grand-Place.
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Why go
- The 50-centimetre bronze figure of a squatting girl with pigtails.
- Coins thrown into the fountain basin as a sign of affection for a loved one.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 23:59Show all
Monday09:00 – 23:59
Tuesday09:00 – 23:59
Wednesday09:00 – 23:59
Thursday09:00 – 23:59
Friday09:00 – 23:59
Saturday09:00 – 23:59
Sunday09:00 – 23:59
About the work
- Year
- 1985
- Material
- Bronze
- Size
- 50 centimetres tall
Interesting facts3
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The statue is a female counterpart to Manneken Pis.
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The name Jeanneke comes from an old local name for girls, Jeanne.
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Coins collected from the fountain have supported medical research and other charitable causes.
Jeanneke Pis - Wikipedia
Photo spots
- Impasse de la FidélitéPhotograph the statue in its barred niche above the water basin.At numbers 10 and 12, opposite Délirium Café
History
Local traders also hoped it would draw visitors to their street.
- 1985Denis-Adrien Debouvrie commissioned the sculpture to draw attention to the alley and symbolise equality between men and women.
- 1987The sculpture was installed and inaugurated.
Legends and hidden details
- According to legend, the figure symbolises fidelity.
How to get there
- On footFrom Rue des Bouchers, follow Impasse de la Fidélité north to the statue at numbers 10–12, opposite Délirium Café.
Sources: Jeanneke Pis - Wikipedia · Brussels/Centre - Wikivoyage (see) · Jeanneke Pis - Wikipedia · Jeanneke-Pis - Wikipedia · Jeanneke Pis - Wikipedia · checked 29 Oct 2026
Where
Impasse de la Fidelite 10-12, Brussels
- Website
- jeannekepis.be/
Questions and answers
Where is Jeanneke Pis in Brussels?
Jeanneke Pis stands at the end of Impasse de la Fidélité, off Rue des Bouchers, near the Grand-Place.
How far is Jeanneke Pis from Manneken Pis?
Jeanneke Pis is about 500 metres from Manneken Pis.
Can you throw coins into the Jeanneke Pis fountain?
Visitors traditionally throw coins into the basin as a sign of affection for a loved one.
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