Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and presented as a gift to the United States in 1884 to symbolize the friendship between the two nations and the shared values of freedom and democracy. The statue was dedicated in 1886 and has since become a distinctive landmark of New York City and the United States.

The statue depicts the Roman goddess Libertas holding a torch in her right hand, symbolizing the light of freedom. In her left hand she holds a tablet with the date of the American Declaration of Independence. At her feet are broken chains symbolizing liberation from oppression and tyranny.

The popularity of the Statue of Liberty is due to its historical significance and iconic status as a symbol of freedom and American values. Every year the statue attracts millions of visitors from all over the world who come to admire the impressive sculpture and the history and symbolism associated with it.

Visitors can reach the Statue of Liberty by ferry, which departs from Battery Park in Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey. The ferry also takes visitors to nearby Ellis Island, which was once the main gateway for immigrants to the United States and is now home to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.