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in French and the Broodhuis (Bread House) in Dutch. These two different names can be explained by its very history; Broodhuis refers to its original use as a bread market in the 13th century, whereas Maison du Roi refers to the title of its owner, the Duke of Brabant. In the 16th century, this Duke was none other than Charles V, ‘king’ of the Spanish Empire. In 1936, the Maison du Roi was listed as a national heritage site (one of the first in Belgium) and, along with the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Today, the museum has more than 7,000
items that recount the heritage and history of the Belgian capital. Visitors can discover the region’s rich artistic traditions in paintings such as the Cortège des Noces (The Wedding Cortège), attributed to Jan Brueghel the Elder. Such masterpieces sit alongside world-famous Brussels tapestries including The Martyrdom of Saint Paul and its exceptional cartoon. A model depicts the city in the 13th century, while plans and maps show the city’s urban development.
Wooden and stone sculptures from Brussels buildings can be viewed alongside intriguing asparagus- and cabbage-shaped earthenware. The story of Manneken Pis is not just limited
to the fountain and the GardeRobe either. Fans of Manneken Pis can trace its quirky story through the ages at the City Museum. A highlight is the original statue, which is over 400 years old. Stolen on several occasions, but always recovered, the original statue of Manneken Pis was retired to safety in the Brussels City Museum in 1966. With the opening of the GardeRobe
Manneken Pis in February 2017, the room housing the authentic Manneken Pis was reorganised as a cabinet of curiosities around the original statue, which visitors can now admire in all its glory. The history of the statue is also explained, enabling visitors to gain a better understanding of its importance by exploring its origins, learning about its sculptor, and seeing how the statue has become firmly embedded in the city’s culture.
Don’t miss The original statue of Manneken Pis, created by J Duquesnoy in 1619, carefully preserved at the Maison du Roi in the Grand Place
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T: +32 2 514 53 97 E:
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brusselscitymuseum.brussels T: +32 2 279 43 50 E:
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