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In the 18th century the capital of Denmark was totally destroyed by the fire, in 1807 it was again burnt by the British, that's why in Copenhagen there is practically no historical center with its narrow streets. But nevertheless, there are a lot of attractive sights there: marvelous palaces, plenty of museums and galleries, lively well-planned amusement parks, one of the longest market streets in the world and cozy districts with bars, restaurant and cafes with open terraces.

The Little Mermaid Statue. Just being a rather small statue of Mermaid, this girl became one of the most frequently photographed women in the world. Edward Eriksen created it by the request of Carl Jacobsen, the founder of beerhouses Carlsberg. 'The Mermaid' is a fairy-tale that came from the pen of Hans Christian Andersen. The main heroine saves the prince's life, when his ship suffered a shipwreck. To have an opportunity to marry him she has to sacrifice her beautiful hair and the fish's tail. In 1909 Carl Jacobsen saw the staging of this fairy-tale by the Danish Royal Ballet and under the strong impression of it he decided to present a statue to the city. In 1913 the Little Mermaid Statue was placed and soon it became the symbol of Copenhagen.
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