Het Zinneke, Brussels

Name: Het Zinneke
Address: Kartuizersstraat / Rue des Chartreux, Brussels, 1000, Belgium

#172 among attractions in Brussels

Monuments and statues, Sculpture

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Het Zinneke, sometimes called Zinneke Pis by analogy with Manneken Pis, is a bronze sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium, erected in 1998. Created by Tom Frantzen, it represents a urinating dog, along the same lines as Manneken Pis and its derivative Jeanneke Pis. It is an example of folk humour popular in Brussels. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1998 (26 years ago)Coordinates: 50°50'56"N, 4°20'44"E

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Kartuizersstraat / Rue des ChartreuxBruxelles-Ville (Dansaert)Brussels 1000 Belgium

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Het Zinneke – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Place, Manneken Pis, City Hall, Delirium Café.

~1760 ftSE
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Monuments and statues, Historical place, Sculpture
Manneken Pis, Brussels
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~1670 ftSE
Gothic architecture, Architecture, City hall
City Hall, Brussels
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~1910 ftE
Nightlife
Delirium Café, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
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~1490 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
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City Museum, Brussels
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~1950 ftE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Jeanneke Pis, Brussels
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~1950 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, History museum
Royal Theatre Toone, Brussels
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~1110 ftE
Museum
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~1060 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Ancienne Belgique, Brussels
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~1200 ftNE
Historical place, Hotel, Restaurant
Black Tower, Brussels
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Het Zinneke open?

Het Zinneke is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Het Zinneke?

Nearby attractions include Office Baroque, Brussels (3 min walk), Boulevard Anspach, Brussels (5 min walk), La Bellone, Brussels (5 min walk), Église Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijnekerk, Brussels (5 min walk).

How to get to Het Zinneke by public transport?

The nearest stations to Het Zinneke:

Bus

Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorik • Lines: 33 (2 min walk)
Bourse - Beurs • Lines: 126, 127, 128, 33, 46, 89, 95, N04, N05, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11, N12, N13, N16 (3 min walk)

Train

Bourse - Beurs (5 min walk)
Anneessens (8 min walk)

Tram

Bourse - Beurs • Lines: 3, 4 (5 min walk)
Anneessens • Lines: 3, 4 (8 min walk)

Metro

Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijne • Lines: 1, 5 (7 min walk)
De Brouckère • Lines: 1, 5 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Sainctelette • Lines: Wb (20 min walk)
Quai des Péniches - Akenkaai • Lines: Wb (21 min walk)