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A Visit to the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen

May 13, 2013 by Sonia Marsh 8 Comments

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Sonia and the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen

I was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and whenever I return to this beautiful city, I’m drawn towards The Little Mermaid. She brings back warm, childhood memories spent in Denmark with my best friend, Lilian.

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Sonia with her childhood Danish friend, Lilian

Those who see The Little Mermaid for the first time are always surprised by how small she is; only 4.1 feet.

She is to Copenhagen what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, and has been a major tourist attraction since 1913. Since the mid-1960s, this poor statue has been subjected to vandalism for various political reasons, but has each time been restored. Her head was sawn off and stolen in 1964, and was never found. It was replaced, and in 1998, the poor Little Mermaid was decapitated once again. This time her head was returned anonymously to a local TV station. In 2003, explosives knocked her off her base and she was later found in the harbor’s waters.

She was then draped in a burqa in 2004, as a statement against Turkey joining the European Union.

She’s endured several traumatic events, including green paint poured all over her, a dildo placed in her hand, and the words March 8 written on her. It’s believed this vandalism was connected to International Women’s Day, which is on March 8th.

Here are some photos from my one day touring Copenhagen.

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Queen Margrethe’s Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen

Close to The Little Mermaid is the Queen’s winter residence, Amalienborg Palace with her guards marching in front. I’ve often wondered what those guards must be thinking of while standing still for hours. Here is a YouTube video of the changing of the Royal Guard.

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View from Illums Department store at the pedestrian street in Copenhagen.

There are several wonderful pedestrian streets in Copenhagen. Illum is a favorite department store with an open air restaurant on the rooftop.

Most Danes love their bikes. Here is how young people transport their kids. I cannot imagine father’s taking their kids to the grocery store in one of these where I live in California.

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How Danes bike with their small children

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  1. Tamara says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:59 am

    We were in Copenhagen for two days a few years ago, and loved everything about it. Well, except for the general cost of pretty much everything . . . darn our weak USD!

    A few years ago they ‘did’ The Little Mermaid at The Pageant of the Masters, near you in Laguna Beach. I was so excited, since we’d see her in person.
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    • Sonia Marsh says

      May 13, 2013 at 1:58 pm

      Tamara,

      You are right about the cost of everything. Glad you enjoyed Copenhagen. I did not see “The Little Mermaid” at the Pageant of the Masters. That must have been beautiful.
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  2. Sharon Lippincott says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    We only had a few hours there when our Baltic cruise ship docked, but the weather was glorious and we walked miles, seeing most of what you have pictures of. Wish we could have stayed longer! I had no idea the mermaid had been so abused. Who will write her memoir?!
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    • Sonia Marsh says

      May 13, 2013 at 2:01 pm

      Sharon,

      What a wonderful idea to write a memoir of “The Little Mermaid’s” life. I’m also happy to hear you had nice weather there.
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  3. Lady Fi says

    May 13, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    So glad you’re having a wonderful trip!
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  4. Joanne says

    May 16, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    For remember: http://www.topworldimages.com/streetview/The_Little_Mermaid_(statue)

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  5. Esther says

    May 18, 2013 at 11:29 am

    Hi Sonia

    Thank you so much for the presents, Lilian gave them to me today.
    It was a shame that I didn´t see you in Copenhagen, hope to see you next time!

    Take care,

    Esther

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  6. Sonia Marsh says

    May 19, 2013 at 5:52 am

    Esther,

    Thanks for your comment. I hope you enjoyed your mini-vacation in Holland.
    See you soon.
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