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It is almost redundant to further introduce The Little Mermaid. Most people know of the tragic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale and are aware that the statue by Edvard Eriksen in the Copenhagen harbour is a trademark of the city. However, many will be surprised to realize that the Langelinie area has a lot more to offer. The Langelinie quay was erected in 1894 in connection with the expansion of the harbour of Copenhagen. It is a very deep basin and thus very large oceanic ships can dock here. This means that on average a new cruise ship arrive here every other day. The harbour front runs from the Gefion fountain, which is the biggest fountain in Copenhagen and all the way to the outer pier and the Dahlerup warehouse. Somewhere around the middle of the promenade sits The Little Mermaid looking dreamily towards the shore. Outlet stores and Sunday walks However, Langelinie is not reserved for tourists taking pictures of the mermaid as many Copenhageners enjoy coming here for their Sunday walk. The promenade is also renowned for its many outlet stores, where you might get lucky and get your fingers on a 50-70 percent discounted outfit. The Langelinie Pavilion If you feel like a bite to eat while exploring Danish culture the Langelinie pavilion is an obvious choice. The bright and welcoming rooms of the pavilion are furnished with Poul Henningsen's artichoke and plate lamps and Arne Jacobsen chairs. For the gastronomically inclined a visit to the deli of Løgismose is an absolute must. Here you will find French cheeses as well as locally produced vegetables and dairy products. You might continue your walk straight to Kastellet, which is a beautiful, leafy military fortification. At Langelinje Pier you will find one of Copenhagen's most famous tourist attractions: The sculpture of The Little Mermaid. 23 August 2013 she turned 100 years old. Unveiled on 23 August 1913, The Little Mermaid was a gift from Danish brewer Carl Jacobsen to the City of Copenhagen. The sculpture is made of bronze and granite and was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale about a mermaid who gives up everything to be united with a young, handsome prince on land. Every morning and evening she swims to the surface from the bottom of the sea and, perched on her rock in the water, she stares longingly towards the shore hoping to catch a glimpse of her beloved prince. Fell in love Carl Jacobsen fell in love with the character after watching a ballet performance based on the fairy tale at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen. The brewer was so captivated by both the fairy tale and the ballet that he commissioned the sculptor Edvard Eriksen to create a sculpture of the mermaid. The little mermaid has several times been the victim of vandalism. Twice she has lost her head, once the arm was sawn off, and several times she has had paint poured on her. But every time she is rescued and restored, so she can stay in her place by the water and bid travellers welcome to Copenhagen harbour. Specially thanks for the awesome music, love you guys 👇🎼 🎶 👉waves of life by Rexlambo ft. Diana Eloyan | Music promoted by Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License 👉Daylight by Jay Someday | Music promoted by Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License 👉Memories by Leonell Cassio ft. Anne Lan | Music promoted by Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported 👉St. Tropez by Scandinavianz | Music promoted by Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License 👉Out Of Mind by Jay Someday | Music promoted by Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
