architecture
Statue of Liberty
A copper monument stands above the entrance to New York Harbor.
The story behind the place
The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Designed by sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi with engineering by Eiffel and Company, it was made in France, dismantled for its Atlantic journey and reassembled on an American-built pedestal. Its dedication took place on 28 October 1886. The copper exterior developed its green colour through oxidation. A torch represents enlightenment, while broken shackles at the figure's feet refer to the abolition of slavery. The monument also commemorates friendship between France and the United States.
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Read more from the sources
- Statue of Liberty factsUS National Park Service
