The Little Mermaid statue
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Fountains, statues & public art

The Little Mermaid statue

Copenhagen, Denmark

Sculpted by Edvard Eriksen in 1913, the Little Mermaid statue is an homage to Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale. Sitting on a granite rock at the Langelinie promenade, she gazes wistfully across the water.

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Crowds
Very busy, go early
Best time
Early morning

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