Zinneke Pis

Overview

Zinneke Pis is a bronze statue of a street dog urinating, installed in 1998 to complete Brussels' irreverent trio alongside Manneken Pis (boy) and Jeanneke Pis (girl). The mongrel stands on a bollard on Rue des Chartreux.

Highlights

• Humour: The most recent and most light-hearted of the Pis trio.
• Street Location: On a busy pavement, often walked past by unaware pedestrians.
• Photo Op: Quick selfie opportunity.

History

Created by sculptor Tom Frantzen in 1998 for the Zinneke Parade, a biennial multicultural festival. 'Zinneke' is Brussels slang for a mixed-breed dog.

Visitor Tips

• Easy to Miss: On Rue des Chartreux near Place Sainte-Catherine.
• Quick Stop: A 2-minute detour.
• Duration: 5–10 minutes.