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Review:
Most cities have at least one curiosity which attracts the attention of visitors, and Mons is no exception. You will find The Guardhouse Monkey outside the entrance to the City Hall. How he got there, no-one knows, although his origin is the theme of many theories. The little iron monkey could have been part of a tavern sign, or even a place where criminals or wayward children were brought to be publically chastised. Regardless of where he came from, the Guardhouse Monkey has stood his ground for centuries and it is rumored that if you stroke his head with your left hand you will be blessed with good fortune. The worn and smooth surface of the monkey’s head is proof that many people believe the legend.
The Guardhouse Monkey, Grand-Place 22, Mons 7000, Belgium
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