Brussels - The Mannekin Pis

By Mark Sukhija

Brussels - The Mannekin Pis

One of the great mysteries, to me at least, of Brussels is the popularity of the Mannekin Pis. How such a diminutive little thing urinating into a fountain ever became a tourist destination is a complete mystery to me. I have no idea what could have spawned such popularity. The Museum of Brussels even houses over 800 costumes, including costumes of Elvis Presley (yes, Elvis!), for the Mannekin Pis to wear.

Never before in the history of tourism has the success of an attraction been so negatively correlated to the size of the attraction!