Warsaw Mermaid, Bronze statue in Old Town Market Square, Warsaw, Poland
The Warsaw Mermaid statue stands in the center of Market Square, holding a sword and shield while displaying two fish tails.
The bronze figure, created by Konstanty Hegel in 1855, represents the evolution of Warsaw's coat of arms from a dragon with human head to a mermaid.
The mermaid symbolizes protection of Warsaw, as legends tell of her defending local fishermen and becoming the permanent guardian of the city.
Visitors can find the statue in the northern section of Market Square, with numerous restaurants and cafes surrounding the monument.
The statue contains zinc elements from its original casting, making it a rare example of 19th-century metalwork techniques in Polish public monuments.
Location: Warsaw
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
GPS coordinates: 52.24979,21.01217
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:12
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