“A mermaid does not have an immortal soul, nor can she obtain one unless she wins the love of a human being. On the power of another hangs her eternal destiny.” ― Hans Christian Andersen
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The Little Mermaid (Danish: Den lille Havfrue) is a bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen, depicting a mermaid. The sculpture is displayed on a rock by the waterside at the Langelinie promenade in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is 1.25 metres tall and weighs 175 kilograms. Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, the small and unimposing statue is a Copenhagen icon and has been a major tourist attraction since 1913.
In recent decades it has become a popular target for defacement by vandals and political activists. The Little Mermaid is among iconic statues that symbolise cities; others include: Manneken Pis in Brussels, the Statue of Liberty in New York and Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. In several cases, cities have commissioned statues for such a purpose, such as with Singapore's Merlion.
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I really like your presentation of the blog. I feel the same way. It is a pleasure for me to look at your pictures. That little mermaid is always so touching. I also love the tale that I have not reread since childhood
ReplyDeleteThat is such a shame about the vandalism.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful. The vandalism sucks. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteLoved the pic, Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful statue. Thanks for sharing with the details.
ReplyDeleteI´ve also been to Copenhagen - a nice city - all the best and a Happy New Year - Violetta
ReplyDeleteShe looks much loved, just like her story!
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