Free Premium Stock Photos The Merlion statue is a popular tourist attraction in Singapore
It is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. The statue is located at the mouth of the Singapore River and overlooks the Marina Bay. The Merlion statue was designed by Singaporean sculptor Lim Nang Seng and was unveiled in 1972. The statue is made of concrete and stands 8.6 meters tall and weighs 70 tons. The Merlion statue is a symbol of Singapore and is often used to promote tourism.