The mermaid is the symbol of Warsaw, and as such you’ll find her likeness on everything from buses to beer cans. The legend dates to the time of Prince Kazimierz, who allegedly got lost while on a hunting expedition in the area that is now Warsaw. Behold, a mermaid transpired from the marshland, and guided the hapless prince to safety by firing burning arrows. Firmly established as an icon of Warsaw you’ll find three mermaid statues in Warsaw, specifically on (C-1), Old Town Square, (D-2), Świętokrzyski Bridge and on (C-2/3), ul. Karowa. The original mermaid – or syrena in local parlance – stands in the Historical Museum, and was crafted from bronze by the expert hand of Ludwika Nitschowa. Modelling for her was actress Krystyna Krahelska, who was mortally injured on the first day of the Uprising while working as a field nurse.