STATUE OF LIBERTY is one of the most universal symbols of democracy and political freedom. It is situated on Liberty island in New York harbor, America. It was presented by the people of France to the united state of America. It was dedicated on October 28, 1886. The statue also known as “Miss Liberty” or “Lady Liberty”. It has become a symbol of republicanism and freedom.
It welcomes the people who comes to live Permanently in this country, visitors etc. It was a joint effort between France and America. Liberty is made of copper and iron. 81,300 kilograms of copper is used and 113,400 km of iron is used. Total weight of the statue is225 tons. It was designed by Brother Frederic A. Bartholdi (1834-1904). The height of statue of liberty is 305 feet. The statue is holding a torch and a book in hand it is made of pure copper. The statue stands on a rectangular stonework pedestal, it has a irregular eleven-pointed shape. It was constructed by hundreds of workers and it was completed in 9 years. 350 statue pieces were packed in to 214 crates and brought from France to New York harbor. It has 354 steps inside the statue and 25 viewing windows in crown. People can view inside the statue through a glass and can capture photos and walk on the observation deck but cannot enter the statue or climb to the torch.
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