New york statue

You're referring to the iconic Statue of Liberty!

The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, within the state of New York. The statue was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel. It was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, dedicated on October 28, 1886.

The statue depicts Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, holding a torch above her head in her right hand and a tablet inscribed with the date of the American Declaration of Independence in her left hand. The statue is made of copper sheets that have oxidized to a green patina over time, giving it its distinctive color.

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world and a symbol of freedom, democracy, and opportunity. It has become a universal symbol of the United States and is often referred to as "Lady Liberty."

Here are some interesting facts about the Statue of Liberty:

  1. The statue is 151 feet (46 meters) tall, including the pedestal.
  2. The copper sheets are 3/32 of an inch thick.
  3. The statue was originally intended to be a symbol of friendship between France and the United States.
  4. The tablet in the statue's left hand is inscribed with the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.
  5. The statue's pedestal was designed by American architect Richard Morris Hunt.
  6. The statue was built in France and then shipped to the United States, where it was assembled on Bedloe's Island (now Liberty Island).
  7. The statue has been restored several times, including a major restoration in the 1980s.
  8. The statue is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Monument.

The Statue of Liberty is an iconic symbol of freedom and democracy, and it continues to inspire people around the world.