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Who Was Amphitrite and Why is Her Statue Off Grand Cayman Island?

April 1, 2017 By Mermaids of Earth

There is no shortage of beautiful sights in the Caribbean, but there is one that only so many can see… because it is in 55 feet of water off Grand Cayman Island. It is this magnificent mermaid statue named Amphitrite. Thousands of divers flock to Grand Cayman to see Amphitrite every year. Amphitrite is a […]

Mermaid statues in Montagnola Park, Bologna

There are two separate concrete sculptures, each with two mermaids, in Bologna’s Montagnola Park. They were created in 1888 by local artist Diego Sarti, for the 1888 National Art Exhibition. You can find many more photos and more information on the page I created for these sculptures here.

Fountain of Neptune in Bologna

The Fountain of Neptune (Fontana di Nettuno) in Bologna dates back to 1565, and was created by Jean de Boulogne, also known as Giambologna. It was a controversial artwork when it was created, and still raises eyebrows even today. The fountain, also known as “The Giant” is located exactly in the ancient center of […]

Berlin’s Viktoria Park Mermaid and Fisherman

A fabulous sculpture, Der Seltene Fang (The Rare Catch) by Ernst Herter, is found in Berlin’s Viktoriapark. It depicts a fisherman struggling to keep hold of a twin-tailed mermaid caught in his net. Berlin’s Viktoriapark was opened in 1894, and features a large manmade waterfall (Kreutzberger Wasserfall) and several ponds, statues, sculptures and monuments. While most […]

Who Was Amphitrite and Why is Her Statue Off Grand Cayman Island?

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