The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. Standing at 305 feet, Lady Liberty was gifted by France in 1886 to commemorate the centennial of the American Revolution. Her copper form, designed by the renowned French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi with structural engineering by Gustave Eiffel, has weathered over time to a distinctive green patina. This iconic statue, with her torch held high and seven spikes representing the seven continents and seas, has become a universal symbol of freedom and democracy, welcoming millions of immigrants and visitors to the promise of a new life in America.
Get Directions
