
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty





Statue of Liberty, Monument in New York, USA
Description: The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
History: It was a gift from the people of France to the United States, dedicated on October 28, 1886.
Culture: The statue is an icon of freedom and of the United States, and a welcoming sight to immigrants arriving from abroad.
Practical: Visitors can access the pedestal and crown by purchasing tickets in advance.
Did you know ?: The seven spikes on the statue's crown represent the seven oceans and the seven continents of the world, indicating the universal concept of liberty.
Location: New York City
Inception: 1886
Architect: Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
Creator: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, Gustave Eiffel, Richard Morris Hunt
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Height: 46 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Material: copper, steel, concrete, granite, gold leaf
Website: nps.gov/stli/index.htm
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap