The Gossipers
The Gossipers is a work of art in Brussels, Belgium. The Gossipers is situated nearby to the community center R’en Arts, as well as near the theater building Centre culturel Bruegel.- Type: Work of art
- Artwork type: sculpture
- Description: Brueghelian fountain by Jean Roig
- Also known as: “Les Commères - De Roddelaars”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Palace of Justice and Place du Jeu de Balle.
Palace of Justice
Courthouse
Photo: Mussklprozz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Palace of Justice of Brussels or Law Courts of Brussels is a courthouse in Brussels, Belgium. It is the country's most important court building, seat of the judicial arrondissement of Brussels, as well as of several courts and tribunals, including the… Palace of Justice is situated 340 metres east of The Gossipers.
Place du Jeu de Balle
Square
Photo: Ben2, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Place du Jeu de Balle or Vossenplein is a square in the heart of the Marolles/Marollen district of Brussels, Belgium. Since 1873, it has held a famous flea market, known as the Old Market.
Manneken Pis
Photo: Myrabella, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Manneken Pis is a landmark 55.5 cm bronze fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium, depicting a puer mingens: a nude boy urinating into the fountain's basin. Manneken Pis is situated 1 km north of The Gossipers.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint James‘ Quarter and Royal Quarter.
Royal Quarter
Neighborhood
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Royal Quarter is a quarter in the historic upper town of Brussels, Belgium. It is situated between Brussels Park, the Royal Palace, the Mont des Arts/Kunstberg and the Sablon/Zavel. It is an excellent example of 18th-century urban architecture.
Pentagon
Photo: Hullie, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Pentagon is the historical center of Brussels. It derives its name from the pentagonal shape of the inner beltway that surrounds the area. The Pentagon of Brussels encompasses many charming and beautiful attractions, with deeply ornate buildings on the Grand-Place/Grote Markt, and a fish-and-crustacean overdose of St.
The Gossipers
- Categories: Brueghelian fountain and tourism
- Location: Brussels, Arrondissement of Brussels-Capital, Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium, Benelux, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
50.83732° or 50° 50′ 14″ northLongitude
4.34696° or 4° 20′ 49″ eastOpen location code
9F26R8PW+WQOpenStreetMap ID
node 1504407913OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=drinking_waterOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=artworkOpenStreetMap attribute
artwork_type=sculptureWikidata ID
Q107392904
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Latin—“The Gossipers” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “De Roddelaars”
- French: “Les Commères”
- German: “Die Klatschtanten”
- Latin: “Famae”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include R’en Arts and Centre culturel Bruegel.
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