This unusual mermaid is found in Majus Park on the Hajógyári Island, located in the Danube River as it cuts through the city of Budapest. map
The Szabó Mermaid in Budapest. Photo by János Gömöri.
The statue was reportedly created in 1982 by Szabó Gábor. Like the mermaid in Warsaw, this mermaid holds a shield, possibly an indication of a similar legend of the city having a mermaid protector.
References:
● The Mermaids of Earth coffee-table book: See page 46 in the book about this sculpture.
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