Statue of Liberty, New York City

The Statue of Liberty stands tall as an emblem of freedom and democracy in New York City, United States. This colossal statue, dedicated on October 28, 1886, was a gift from the people of France to the United States to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel, the statue is a representation of Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty, holding a torch above her head with her right hand and a tabula ansata inscribed with the date of the American Declaration of Independence in her left.

With a total height of 93 meters (including the pedestal), the Statue of Liberty is situated on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and serves as a universal symbol of freedom. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924 and has since become an iconic American landmark, attracting millions of visitors from around the world.

Visitors to the Statue of Liberty can enjoy the Liberty Island Museum, which details the statue's history and significance, as well as the views of the New York skyline from the pedestal's observation deck. Access to the crown requires advanced reservations due to its limited capacity and the narrow, winding staircase that leads to it.

The statue is accessible by ferry from Battery Park in New York City and Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. These ferries also stop at Ellis Island, home to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, allowing visitors to explore two significant historical sites in one trip.