Jeanneke Pis

Jeanneke Pis is a small bronze fountain statue in Impasse de la Fidélité, a narrow alley in central Brussels. Installed in 1987 as a counterpart to Manneken Pis, it depicts a girl with pigtails squatting on a limestone base. The statue is a quick, playful stop; the alley’s bars and restaurants, including Delirium Café opposite, give you a reason to linger nearby. It is less prominent than Manneken Pis, so add it to a walk through the centre rather than planning a trip around it.

A counterpart to Manneken Pis

Jeanneke Pis was commissioned by Denis-Adrien Debouvrie and installed in 1987. The small bronze fountain shows a girl with pigtails squatting above a blue-grey limestone base. It was conceived as a counterpart to Manneken Pis, the city’s famous statue of a boy, and added another playful figure to Brussels’ public spaces.

The statue is in Impasse de la Fidélité, a narrow alley in the historic centre. Its tucked-away location gives the visit a different feel from a stop at the more widely known Manneken Pis. The sculpture is small, so look closely when you reach the end of the alley.

The alley and nearby stops

Bars and restaurants line the alley, and Delirium Café is directly opposite the statue. That makes Jeanneke Pis easy to include before or after a drink or meal in the area. The alley itself is part of the stop: take a moment to look around instead of heading straight back out after seeing the fountain.

The statue can draw a crowd, particularly at popular times. A weekday or an off-peak visit may make it easier to get a clear look. It is best suited to a short stop while exploring central Brussels, rather than a visit that needs a separate itinerary.