The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom, democracy, and the enduring spirit of America. It was a gift from France to the United States to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence and as a gesture of friendship between the two nations.
Name
Statue of Liberty
Location
New York City, USA
Year Established
October 28, 1886
Type
Monument
Architectural Style
Neoclassical
Materials Used
Copper sheets over a steel framework
Size
305 feet
Condition
Well-preserved
Design Features
Crown with seven rays representing the seven continents and seven seas
Tablet inscribed with the date of the American Declaration of Independence
Broken chains and shackles at her feet, symbolizing freedom from oppression
Torch representing enlightenment
Founders
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Original Purpose
To celebrate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence and as a symbol of friendship between France and the United States
Current Use
Major tourist attraction and national monument, serving as a symbol of freedom and democracy
UNESCO Status
Yes
