The Little Mermaid
Den lille Havfrue
The iconic bronze statue in Copenhagen, depicting a mermaid becoming human, is based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale and has been a major tourist attraction since its unveiling in 1913, despite frequent vandalism.

šŸ“œ The Little Mermaid (Danish: Den lille Havfrue) is a bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen, depicting a mermaid becoming human.
šŸ” It is 1.25 metres (4.1 ft) tall and weighs 175 kilograms (385 lb).

Why Go

šŸ§œā€ā™€ļø Iconic symbol of Copenhagen, based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale
šŸ“ø Popular photo opportunity by the waterside
šŸš¶ Easy to access at Langelinie promenade

Why Avoid

āš ļø Frequent target for vandalism and defacement
šŸ¤ Statue is often described as smaller than expected

Tips

šŸ“ Located at Langelinie promenade in Copenhagen
šŸš« Climbing on the statue is discouraged due to past vandalism and safety

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