he Merlion is a beautiful hybrid of a lion and a fish. Strong and lithe, its lion head alludes to the fabled beast that once roamed the ancient island state, while its fish body symbolizes Singapore's origin as a prosperous seaport.
The another Merlion, with its lion's head and fish body, is Singapore's famous tourism symbol. Elevators are taken to the open-air gallery on the crown of this 37m/121ft high viewing tower for 360-degree panoramic views of Sentosa, the city skyline, the harbor and on a clear day, the Indonesian Islands.
The original statue at Merlion Park by the Esplanade Bridge. It is 8.6 m high and weighing 40 tons, is one of Singapore's national icon. As an emblem, it was designed by Fraser Brunner for the Singapore Tourism Board. Today, the Merlion has found a new home just 120 meters away from its original location, adjacent to one Fullerton.You can find out more information here.
The Merlion in Merlion Park near the Singapore CBD is a well-known tourist icon of Singapore.
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3 comments:
Very informative. I enjoyed learning about the object of your sepia scene. Nice picture too.
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I really like this and now I see it again. Very cool.
Never heard of a Merlion - he is pretty cool!
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