Mermaids are mythical creatures that are often depicted as half human, half fish. They are loved for their charm and relevant fairytale stories, today we will take a look at the 15 most famous mermaid statues in the world together and experience their beauty and elegance.
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The Little Mermaid in Denmark
The Little Mermaid statue is named after the Danish word Den Lille Havfrue. It is located on the seashore of Langelinie Park in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was completed on August 23, 1913. Made of bronze, the size is 1.25 meters high and 1.6 meters wide on the base. It depicts a mermaid sitting on a rock with her legs curled up and looking into the distance. Her expression is slightly sad as if she is thinking about her fate.
Jacobson is a loyal reader of Andersen and was deeply moved by the story of “The Little Mermaid”. He decided to commission sculptor Edward Eriksson to create a sculpture with the theme of the Little Mermaid for Copenhagen to commemorate this great writer and his works.
The Little Mermaid sculpture is not only a cultural symbol of Denmark but also an important pillar of Copenhagen’s tourism industry, attracting millions of tourists to take photos every year.
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Kópakonan (The Seal Wife)
This sculpture, located in the Faroe Islands’ Mikladalur Harbor, is nearly 9 feet tall and was created in 2014 by sculptor Hans Pauli Olsen in bronze and stainless steel. The sculpture depicts a seal woman standing on a rock holding a seal skin in her hand.
(Seals are people who drown in the sea to become seals and then shed their skins on land to become humans.) For the Faroese people, seals are similar to mermaids. The sculpture was undoubtedly a great success and greatly promoted the development of tourism on Kalsøy Island.
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Three Mermaids in Norway
There are three lifelike mermaid statues on the pier in the town of Drebak, Norway. They were created by Reidar Finsrud and cast in bronze, depicting three mermaids sitting on rocks, two of them happily talking with gestures, and one of them bowing her head to fix her hair.
The sculpture was commissioned by a local businesswoman named Ingeborg Lane, who donated it to the pier after it was completed for the whole town to enjoy.
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The Užupis Mermaid
One of the symbols of Usupis is this bronze mermaid. It was created by sculptor Romas Vilčiauskas in 2002 and depicts a mermaid sitting in a recess in the stone wall and looking up at the sky. It is located in a niche under the bridge over the Vilnia River.
This bronze mermaid statue has become a symbol of Usupis and attracts countless people to come here to see it every year.
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Rousse Island Mermaid
This sculpture is located on the Marinella of Rousse Island on the north coast of Corsica, France. It was created by sculptor Gabriel Diana in bronze and depicts a mermaid sitting on a rock with her head down and her hands holding her fishtail as if she is resting or crying.
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William Bloye Mermaid
The William Bloye Mermaid Fountain is located in the courtyard of the Student Union Building of the University of Birmingham. It is the symbol of the university and was built in 1960. The University of Birmingham commissioned William Bloye to make it. It is made of bronze and depicts a mermaid with its tail floating on the water and its hands open to welcome.
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Mermaid of La Paz
The bronze mermaid and dolphin sculpture in La Paz was created by Zacatecana sculptor José Kuri Breña (1913-2004) on October 17, 2007. It is located at the end of Guadalupe Victoria Street and was donated by the La Concha Beach Resort Hotel. It depicts a mermaid holding a small dolphin in her hands supported by her tail, and supported by several dolphins below.
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Luxembourg Mermaid
This mermaid sculpture is a rose-red exterior, located on the banks of the Alzette River in Luxembourg City, and is made of glazed concrete. The background of the sculpture is the story of how Count Siegfried, the founder of Luxembourg, fell in love with a mermaid named Melusina and married her.
It was made by artist Serge Ecker, depicting a mermaid sitting on a base, touching her legs with both hands and looking into the distance. The overall geometric appearance has a more modern feel.
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The Mermaid of Trafalgar Square
The Mermaid of Trafalgar Square is part of a large fountain in the square. Sir Edwin Lutyens provided the design in 1935, and William Macmillan and Sir Charles Wheeler completed the sculpture in 1939, but it was not installed until 1948 due to World War II.
The fountain is made of bronze and is dedicated to Admirals Jellicoe and Betty. There are mermaids, Tritons, and many dolphins on the fountain. Mermaid rides a dolphin and there are other little mermaids around him, as if the mermaid parents are teaching their children how to hunt or learning how to use dolphins to move quickly.
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Dartmouth’s Mermaid
This bronze mermaid sculpture is located in Dartmouth Castle on the west bank of the Dart Estuary. It was inspired by the 1948 film Miranda and is based on the image of British actress Glynis Jones in the film.
Cast in 2005 by artist Elisabeth Hadley, it depicts a mermaid sitting on a tree root, supporting herself with her hands behind her back, her elegant long hair falling on her shoulders, and looking quietly into the distance, as if admiring the beautiful scenery ahead.
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The “Fishwife” Mermaid in Mainz
This sculpture is located in a fountain at the corner of Gaustraße. It was created by Elsa Montag around 1940, purchased by the city of Mainz in 1943, and installed in 1950. It is made of bronze and depicts a mermaid kneeling on a stone with her legs crossed in a fishtail shape, looking up at two small fish in her hands mischievously.
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Mermaid Atlante
This sculpture is located in the Canto Port in the famous French city of Cannes. It was created by Amaryllis and installed on a rock in the water in 2000. The statue is made of bronze, 5 feet 10 inches tall, and life-size. It depicts a mermaid standing on a rock with her legs apart, her hands on the sides of her legs, and her face looking behind her. Her hair is all over her back, her feet are on tiptoe, and there are still fish scales on her legs.
Local people in Cannes call Atlante Amphitrite, the mythical queen of the sea. This sculpture reminds everyone to stop marine pollution, unnecessary hunting, and overfishing and protect the ocean.
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Mercedes and the Mermaid Undine
This sculpture was created by sculptor Joseph Valentin Cassin in 1903 to commemorate the water pipe system’s completion in Baden, Austria. The face of the Undine statue is carved based on the prototype of a 14-year-old Mercedes.
The statue is made of Italian Carrara marble and is inspired by the story written by Friedrich de la Motte Fuck in 1811: Undine was born a mermaid but was exchanged for a human baby by a river god. The sculpture vividly depicts a young mermaid standing on a rock, wearing a skirt, and with her hands in the air.
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Syros Mermaid
This mermaid is Panagia Gorgona, which means “Saint Mermaid” or “Mermaid Virgin Mary”. Located on the water’s edge of the Greek island of Syros, this sculpture was created by Athens sculptor Giorgos Xenoulis to pay tribute to fishermen lost at sea.
This mermaid sculpture was inspired by a local legend. According to the legend, a fisherman fell off the boat at the beach, and the mermaid saw it and put it on the beach. This sculpture depicts the scene where the mermaid takes care of the fisherman after saving him.
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Triton & Nereida Sculpture in Puerto Vallarta
This bronze mermaid sculpture was cast by Italian artist Carlos Esprino in 1987 and depicts a pair of mermaids in love looking at each other lovingly after meeting.
The two mermaids are Triton (son of Poseidon) and Nereids (daughter of Nereus and Doris). One is holding a trident and the other is cleaning her hair.
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