Interesting fact
The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, United States. Designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and dedicated on October 28, 1886, it stands 93 meters tall from base to torch and is made of copper.
More about Statue of Liberty
The statue was a gift from France to the United States to commemorate the centennial of American independence. It features a robed female figure representing Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom. The statue is accessible via ferries that depart from Battery Park in Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey. Visitors can explore the pedestal and museum or book a tour to the crown with advanced reservations.