The monument to the Little Mermaid, the heroine of the fairy tale invented by Hans Christian Andersen, was erected in Copenhagen, the capital of Sweden. It occupies an important place among other attractions of the city.
The sculpture depicting the Little Mermaid is not only a wonderful work of art. It is considered a symbol of the city of Copenhagen, as well as the country of Denmark. Every day, many tourists come to look at the monument to the fairytale heroine. Its inspection is certainly included in the routes developed for tourists. You don't have to visit museums, but every tourist will certainly try to get to the Little Mermaid.
What a monument to the Little Mermaid looks like
At first glance, the sculpture may seem rather nondescript. Neither its size nor weight is anything that can capture the imagination. The height of the figure is 125 cm, the bronze sculpture weighs 175 kg. It was installed on a special granite pedestal imitating a coastal block of stone.
Despite the unassuming appearance, the very image of the sea beauty is endlessly inspiring. It brings back pleasant memories of a carefree childhood, of the time when most of us first met a wonderful fairy tale. The romance of the work, which tells about the loving and unhappy Little Mermaid, bewitches, being next to her, I want to believe in beauty.
To visit the sad beauty, it is better to choose a sunny day without wind. Then you can take bright photos of good quality. And the sculpture itself can be approached without wetting clothes with splashes from the waves.
How to get to the monument
While in Copenhagen, you can visit the Little Mermaid Monument on your own, without resorting to the services of a tour group. It is set on the Langelini promenade and is marked on all maps. To get there by public transport, you can take bus 26 and get off at the Østerport stop. It is also called a station on the railroad if you decide to use the train journey. Or you can get to the embankment by metro, then you will have to get off at Kongens Nytorv station.
The fairy tale about the Little Mermaid is created as if for children. But adults can also see deep meaning in it. It tells about bright feelings, love and self-sacrifice, about the price of gaining an immortal soul.
The sculpture was born due to such circumstances. The son of the owner of the Carlsberg company once attended a ballet based on this tale. The ballet made a deep impression on him, and he commissioned the famous sculptor of Denmark to create a beauty out of bronze. Master Edward Erickson completed the order, and the customer presented the sculpture to the city of Copenhagen. In 1913, the monument was placed on the embankment and since then has been considered one of the country's official landmarks.
The little mermaid has become a symbol of good luck and love. There is even a legend according to which everyone who can touch the bronze girl will find love. The sculpture of The Little Mermaid reflects the geographical essence of the city, which is surrounded by water. While the monument is on this territory, the Danes believe that nothing threatens their country.
