Sentosa Merlion (former attraction)
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The Sentosa Merlion was a large, iconic statue and tourist attraction on Singapore’s Sentosa Island that featured an observation deck and symbolized the country’s mythical lion-fish emblem before its demolition.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Merlion, symbol of Singapore | 1 |
| Sentosa Merlion (former attraction) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sentosa Merlion (former attraction) Context triple: [Sentosa Island, hasAttraction, Sentosa Merlion (former attraction)]
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A.
Sentosa Gateway
Sentosa Gateway is the main access road and bridge connecting mainland Singapore to Sentosa Island, serving as a key entry point to its attractions and resorts.
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B.
Sentosa Express monorail
The Sentosa Express monorail is an elevated light-rail system in Singapore that transports visitors between the mainland and key attractions on Sentosa Island, including Universal Studios Singapore.
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C.
Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa is a major integrated resort on Singapore’s Sentosa Island, featuring hotels, a casino, theme parks, and various entertainment and dining attractions.
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D.
Sentosa Island
Sentosa Island is a popular resort island in Singapore known for its theme parks, beaches, and entertainment attractions.
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E.
Raffles Statue at Boat Quay, Singapore
The Raffles Statue at Boat Quay in Singapore is a prominent riverside monument commemorating Sir Stamford Raffles, widely regarded as the founder of modern Singapore.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sentosa Merlion (former attraction) Target entity description: The Sentosa Merlion was a large, iconic statue and tourist attraction on Singapore’s Sentosa Island that featured an observation deck and symbolized the country’s mythical lion-fish emblem before its demolition.
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A.
Sentosa Gateway
Sentosa Gateway is the main access road and bridge connecting mainland Singapore to Sentosa Island, serving as a key entry point to its attractions and resorts.
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B.
Sentosa Express monorail
The Sentosa Express monorail is an elevated light-rail system in Singapore that transports visitors between the mainland and key attractions on Sentosa Island, including Universal Studios Singapore.
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C.
Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa is a major integrated resort on Singapore’s Sentosa Island, featuring hotels, a casino, theme parks, and various entertainment and dining attractions.
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D.
Sentosa Island
Sentosa Island is a popular resort island in Singapore known for its theme parks, beaches, and entertainment attractions.
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E.
Raffles Statue at Boat Quay, Singapore
The Raffles Statue at Boat Quay in Singapore is a prominent riverside monument commemorating Sir Stamford Raffles, widely regarded as the founder of modern Singapore.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
observation tower
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statue ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| architect | James Martin ⓘ |
| category |
Former buildings and structures in Singapore
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Merlion statues ⓘ
linked to:
Merlion
Outdoor sculptures in Singapore ⓘ Tourist attractions in Singapore ⓘ |
| country | Singapore ⓘ |
| demolished | 2019 ⓘ |
| demolitionDate | 2019-10-21 ⓘ |
| demolitionReason |
construction of Sentosa-Brani Master Plan projects
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realignment of road and infrastructure on Sentosa Island ⓘ |
| designer | James Martin ⓘ |
| feature |
internal elevator access
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night illumination ⓘ outdoor viewing platform at the mouth ⓘ panoramic views of Sentosa Island ⓘ panoramic views of Singapore ⓘ viewing windows at the head ⓘ |
| hasPart |
gift shop
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light and sound show ⓘ observation deck ⓘ theatre ⓘ viewing gallery ⓘ |
| height |
121 feet
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37 meters ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Central Region, Singapore
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Sentosa Island ⓘ Sentosa, Singapore ⓘ
linked to:
Sentosa Island
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| material | concrete ⓘ |
| nearby |
Imbiah Lookout
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Sentosa Express Imbiah Station ⓘ
linked to:
Sentosa Express monorail
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| notableFor |
being one of the largest Merlion statues in Singapore
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iconic skyline landmark on Sentosa Island ⓘ |
| opened | 1995 ⓘ |
| openingDate | 1995-01-01 ⓘ |
| operatedBy | Sentosa Development Corporation ⓘ |
| ownedBy | Sentosa Development Corporation ⓘ |
| partOf | Sentosa Merlion Walk precinct ⓘ |
| replacedBy |
Sentosa-Brani integrated developments (planned)
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linked to:
Sentosa Development Corporation
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| status |
demolished
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former attraction ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Merlion
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Singapore ⓘ mythical lion-fish creature ⓘ |
| touristType | paid attraction ⓘ |
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Subject: Sentosa Merlion (former attraction) Description of subject: The Sentosa Merlion was a large, iconic statue and tourist attraction on Singapore’s Sentosa Island that featured an observation deck and symbolized the country’s mythical lion-fish emblem before its demolition.
Referenced by (2)
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linked to: Sentosa Merlion (former attraction)