37 meter sculpture – Sentosa Merlion.
What is the famous artwork in Singapore Merlion?
The Merlion was first used in Singapore as the logo for the tourism board. Its name combines “mer”, meaning the sea, and “lion”. The fish body represents Singapore’s origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means “sea town” in Javanese.
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| Merlion | |
|---|---|
| Tamil name | |
| Tamil | மெர்லயன் |
Is Sentosa an artificial island?
Sentosa, a tiny island off the coast of Singapore, is best known for its largely man-made beaches, scarce natural beauty and unexpected water sports. Sentosa, a tiny island off the coast of Singapore, is best known for its largely man-made beaches, scarce natural beauty and unexpected water sports.