dinoman Posted March 26, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Sorry for those who are going to visit Copenhagen in May: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100325/utravel/eu_denmark_little_mermaid_2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted March 26, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Sorry for those who are going to visit Copenhagen in May:http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100325/utravel/eu_denmark_little_mermaid_2 As my picture below shows, we were surprised that this famed statute is not that massive, nor positioned high, central and large as expected from seeing such famed "icons" in other cities. Glad we saw her in 2008!!! THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Copenhagen's famed Mermaid statue is fairly small but attracts large crowds: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Traveler Posted March 26, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Sorry for those who are going to visit Copenhagen in May: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100325/utravel/eu_denmark_little_mermaid_2 Sorry that we will miss her in May, but we are looking forward to all the other great sites and cities we will be visiting during our cruise:):) DT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayenu Posted March 26, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Doing a search for our upcoming trip/cruise I read somewhere, they are going to put another statue either on the same spot, or next to it. Must be a historical event worthy a photo shot, you think? :cool: Also, in Tivoli they will display the "sister of the Mermaid" - what's that? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tg_lindo Posted March 26, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 26, 2010 true story -- a Copenhagen local I met told me that when he is down by Tivoli and tourists ask him where the Little Mermaid is, he points them in the right direction and tells them to be sure and visit the revolving restaurant way up in her head. Then they get there, and discover the sculpture is more or less life-size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted March 26, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Yes,. sorry to say this is very true. While seeing pix of the Little Mermaid, she really seems larger than she is, but she is a symbol of Copenhagen and we really enjoyed seeing her. For those that won't be able to see her, some pix of her and how she appears in the harbor. http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/baltics/europe212.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/baltics/europe218.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/baltics/europemaster219.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/baltics/europemaster263.jpg But don't dismiss going to that area. there are several other great things to see right around that area There are several wonderful statues and flowers with fountains that are very nice http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/baltics/europe221.jpg Gefion Fountain and Statue http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/baltics/europemaster225.jpg Cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
as19111 Posted March 26, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 26, 2010 When I saw The Little Mermaid from the canal boat tour, I laughed because I knew the statue was small, but I just wasn't going out of my way on land to see it...kinda reminded me of Plymouth Rock. There are many other sculptures and figures that will catch your eye in Copenhagen, so don't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makiramarlena Posted March 26, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 26, 2010 ah but not to worry - her identical twin sister will take her place. Not like we're all going to go home and say "I saw a rock." The documentation I am getting from my cruise line says that the sculptor had a copy made. His heirs have permitted it to be displayed at Tivoli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted March 27, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 27, 2010 There are many other sculptures and figures that will catch your eye in Copenhagen, so don't be disappointed. Well - it's THE monument in Copenhagen or better in Denmark and a must. Same would be if Miss Liberty will not be available in New York. Somehow it will be a disappointment - but also a reason to return and see Copenhagen again. Regards HeinBloed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
as19111 Posted March 27, 2010 #10 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Heinblod, I definitely would return to Copenhagen again! It is truly a wonderous city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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