20′ Mermaid statue installed in Limassol on Cyprus

June 4, 2014 By Mermaids of Earth

It was announced today that a 6 meter (20′) bronze mermaid statue was installed on the Porto Bello Business and Cultural Centre in Limassol, on the south side of Cyprus.

The Centre overlooks the harbor, and the mermaid statue was installed on the roof, where it can be seen from the harbor and from all sides.

Details at Porto Bello Mermaid of Limassol.

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