Merlion, Fountain statue in Marina Bay, Singapore
The 8.6-meter-tall white Merlion statue features a lion head and fish body, spraying water into Marina Bay from its elevated position.
The 70-tonne concrete statue moved from Singapore River to Marina Bay in 2002 due to the construction of Esplanade Bridge blocking its visibility.
The statue incorporates Singapore's history as Temasek fishing village through its fish body and the Sanskrit name Singapura through its lion head.
The Merlion Park opens 24 hours daily, with direct access from Raffles Place MRT station through underground walkways connecting to Marina Bay.
Lightning struck the national symbol in February 2009, requiring immediate repairs to restore the water flow system and external structure.
Location: Central
Inception: 1972
Creator: Lim Nang Seng
Official opening: September 15, 1972
Height: 8.6 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 1.28657,103.85451
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:46
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