Merenneito / The Mermaid

'The Mermaid' fountain is placed in front of the Bensow building. The placement of this graceful sculpture, surrounded by a small oasis deep in a courtyard, offers the passer-by a chance to withdraw from the busy street to relax for a short while.

'The Mermaid' is the first of Viktor Jansson's fountains made to the same theme. The other, titled 'Water Nymphs', is located in the Esplanadi park, cl ...