For 96 years she sat on her stone at Langelinie in Copenhagen Harbour, where she received visits from around the world. 25 March 2010, however, The Little Mermaid left home for the very first time. She was to participate in the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China. Read more about the statue at http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/see-and-do/the-little-mermaid/382