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The Little Mermaid from Danish Fairy Tales

The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen is a bronze statue located in the Star Park (Kastellet). It was established in 1913 and created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, commissioned by Carl Jacobsen, the son of the founder of Carlsberg. The statue is based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid." Standing at approximately 1.5 meters tall, it is a landmark of Copenhagen and attracts numerous tourists every year. Although some people say this attraction is not worth visiting because it is not in the city center, I think it’s still worth a visit if you have time. Seeing this Little Mermaid statue will remind you of Copenhagen. Additionally, since the statue is located by the sea, you cannot walk right up to it but can only take photos from the shore. Gazing at the Little Mermaid statue evokes memories of the story of the Little Mermaid.
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