Statue of Liberty New York is a symbol of
freedom and democracy, as well as one of the world's most recognizable
landmarks. Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship
from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal
symbol of freedom and democracy.
The Statue of Liberty was
dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924. The Statue of Liberty was designed by Fredéric
Auguste Bartholdi. Statue of Liberty
located in Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York. Total area of statue is about
12 acre. Total overall height from the base of the pedestal foundation to the
tip of the torch is 305 feet, 6 inches. Height of the Statue from her heel to
the top of her head is 111 feet, 6 inches. The face on the Statue of Liberty
measures more than 8 feet tall. There are 154 steps from the pedestal to the
head of the Statue of Liberty. A tablet held in her left hand measures 23'
7" tall and 13' 7" wide inscribed with the date JULY IV MDCCLXXVI
(July 4, 1776). The Statue has a 35-foot waistline. There are seven rays on her
crown, one for each of the seven continents, each measuring up to 9 feet in
length and weighing as much as 150 pounds. Total weight of the Statue of
Liberty is 225 tons (or 450,000 pounds). At the feet of the Statue lie broken
shackles of oppression and tyranny. During the restoration completed in 1986,
the new torch was carefully covered with thin sheets of 24k gold. The exterior
copper covering of the Statue of Liberty is 3/32 of an inch thick (less than
the thickness of two pennies) and the light green color (called a patina) is
the result of natural weathering of the copper.
The Statue of Liberty National Monument
welcomes thousands of people visiting daily. All visitors must purchase a
ticket for ferry transportation to the parks. Tickets can be purchased in
advance through web site or in person at the ticket box offices near the ferry
departure points in New York City and in New Jersey. Advanced purchases are
highly recommended to avoid lines at the ticket offices and the chance that
your preferred time will sell out. There you can also visit Ellis Island. Ellis Island Immigration Museum is part of the Statue of
Liberty National Monument and is under the care of the National Parks Service.
It is a place where visitors can spend their time. Approximately 4m people
visit the statue each year. So, fix a time to visit the Statue of Liberty New York.
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