One of the biggest landmarks of Singapore, Merlion Park houses the Merlion, which is the emblem of Singapore Tourism Board. Constructed in the year 1964, the Merlion has the head of a lion and body of a fish.
The Merlion Park, Singapore was originally located by the Esplanade Bridge. Installed in September 1972, it soon became a very popular Singapore attraction.
However, at present the Merlion Park of Singapore is located at a new place, which is about 120 meters from the original one. The park is now quiet close to The Fullerton, Singapore.
Apart from the Merlion statue, the Merlion Park in Singapore also houses beautiful fountains surrounding the statue, verdant green lawns and eateries. It is one of the most-visited parks in Singapore.
The statue of Merlion was designed by Fraser Brunner. The lion head represents a lion spotted by an erstwhile prince during his rediscovery of Singapore, and the fish represents the ancient city of Temasek, an initial name given to Singapore. The statue in Merlion Park weighs 70 tonnes and is about 8.6 meters high.
An excellent picnic spot on banks of Singapore River, the Merlion Park is a must-see on Singapore tours. A serene, picturesque zone, it is a great place to spend some special moments with your family. The Merlion Park of Singapore is open on all days of the week, between 6 am and midnight.
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