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Brussels ('Bruxelles' in French,
'Brussel' in Flemish) the capital of belgium is a stylish city and
symbolized by grand halls, fabulous architecture and Pis Mannekin,
the sculpture of a little boy urinating that has become the city's
beloved symbol.
Manneken is also probably the most famous tourist attraction in
Brussels. Fortunately or unfortunately, part of most every day he
will be wearing one of the hundreds of costumes he has been given
by organizations and individuals. Costumes are only accepted from
organizations of long standing and individuals in some Who's Who.
Of course, costumes never interfere with the working of the fountain.
A selection of the costumes are on display in the Brussels museum
in the King's House on the Grand Place. The oldest was presented
by Louis XV of France in 1747.
The Women's Lib movement has even taken note of Manneken. Equality
demands resulted in the installation of a female version, Jeanneken
Pis. Most tourists don't ever see her, however. She is on a dead
end alley (Impasse de la Fidélité) off Butcher Street
(Rue des Bouchers).
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