It was back on the bus and time to travel a little further, though still north east of our hotel. As there's no direct driving route from Amelienborg to the Little Mermaid, we wandered through a few city streets before reaching Copenhagen's icon statue.
The statue dates from 1913 when it was donated to the city by Carl Jacobsen, son of the founder of the Carlsberg Breweries. She's also been attacked a couple of times, with a beheading and another time the loss of an arm! Vandals are everywhere.
The Little Mermaid looks somewhat forlorn, but from what I understand of Hans Christian Andersen's story, that is probably appropriate.
![KPLU Viking Jazz: Maria at The Little Mermaid [Den Lille Havfrue] statue, north of Amaliehaven](i14-18903-dscn6046.jpg)
Maria and the mermaid.
She is popular with children.
And also popular with adults!
Across the water to the right, is a building with a crane atop. It is an old crane used for lifting masts into sailing ships, and is several centuries old.
Copenhagen Tour - Amalienborg
Copenhagen Tour - Rosenborg Castle