Photo: Dimitri Orlow

The Little Mermaid

Iconic statue based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale

The Little Mermaid is a world-famous bronze statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. Sitting gracefully on a rock along Copenhagen’s harbor, it is a beloved symbol of the city and Denmark.

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