STATUE OF LIBERTY

A colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic places to visit in New York City. It is a copper statue; the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the world was gifted by France to the United States for friendship. 

Statue of Liberty is not an unknown attraction to tourists, the Lady Liberty is a symbol of freedom from slavery since October 28, 1886, and has remained one of the most visited places in New York. The statue is made with copper and was a gift from the people of France to the United States.

The statue is situated at Liberty Island in the New York Harbor. The figure of the statue is a robbed Roman liberty goddess who holds a torch in her right hand, above her head; her left-hand carries a tabula with a date inscription of July 4, 1776, in Roman numerals; and a broken shackle with chains lie at her feet as she takes a step ahead.

Location: New York, NY 10004, United States

Highlights

• Statue is made from copper, and it has turned green due to oxidation over time. It was first presented at the World’s Fair in Paris in 1878. 
• The face of the statue is similar to that of the sculptor's mother,and the female figure represents Libertas, the Roman goddess of Freedom.
• A secret box buried under the statue has a copy of the US Constitution, a portrait of the sculptor and twenty bronze medals. 
• There are seven spikes on the crown of the 305 feet 1 inch-tall statue which symbolises a radiant halo. 
• Torch in the hand of the statue embodies enlightenment, lighting the way to freedom and was replaced in 1986. It also reflects sunlight during the day.
• The park where the statue is placed is a federal property administered by the National Park Service.
• Dogs are not permitted in the park, and private vessels or boats are not allowed to be docked. 
• No entrance fee for Liberty island, as it is exempted by law.