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Niels Bohr

Danish physicist who was the first to apply the quantum theory, which restricts the energy of a system to certain discrete values, to the problem of atomic and molecular structure. For this work he received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922.

 
He developed the so-called Bohr theory of the atom and liquid model of the atomic nucleus.
The sculpture was put up in 1913, and has since then been the symbol of Denmark. Like the Eiffel tower in Paris and the statue of liberty in New York both have been very important for the two cities, so has the Little Mermaid been important for Copenhagen!
 
Like a real mermaid, she is half human half fish. With naked breasts and fish tail, she is in her true element when the waves hits her rock. Maybe she is dreaming about leaving the big sea to find her Prince and an immortal soul. 

Tivoli Gardens are closer to an amusement park than anything else. A vast array of bright lights, roller coasters and open air cafes and beer gardens. The park is best known for its wooden roller coaster.