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| Statue of Liberty, New York |
The "Statue of Liberty" was a gift given by French peoples to the Americans on 28th October, 1886 and is a symbol of freedom & democracy. It is located in the Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York (United States). The statue is a colossal sculpture of a female representing Libertas (the Roman Goddess). The statue was designed by a famous French sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi. On the left hand, the statue has captured a book representing about the American Independence and on the right hand she holds a torch representing Enlightenment.
The construction was started in the year 1875 and it took nine years to get it complete. After its completion, Bartholdi himself visited United states to discuss about the location of statue (where to put up) with the president of America. The statue is around 150 ft. tall (46 meters) but together with the pedestal its height becomes around 305 ft. (93 meters). To go to the top of statue you have to climb 354 stairs from where you can have a look of entire New York city. It was designated as a national museum in the year 1924.
- Some Facts :
1. There are 25 windows are in the crown.
2. Over 4 million people visits the statue every year.
3. The seven spikes on the crown represents the seven oceans and seven continents of the world.
4. In year 1984, the statue was declared as a UNESCO world heritage site.
5. Two people have committed suicide from there by jumping off the statue. Many others have tried but survived.
2. Over 4 million people visits the statue every year.
3. The seven spikes on the crown represents the seven oceans and seven continents of the world.
4. In year 1984, the statue was declared as a UNESCO world heritage site.
5. Two people have committed suicide from there by jumping off the statue. Many others have tried but survived.
- Best Time to visit :
From April - June and September - November
But NYC is a bit costly during their peak seasons so bargain hunters would like to go on winters when there is a off-season time. Although you will have to bear some cold days but you will pay less in hotels.
But NYC is a bit costly during their peak seasons so bargain hunters would like to go on winters when there is a off-season time. Although you will have to bear some cold days but you will pay less in hotels.
- Entry Fee :
Entry fee may vary from US$ 28 to US$ 39.95 according to the type of services you want.
- 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Empire state building
2. Brooklyn bridge
3. World Trade Center site
4. Little Italy
5. Flatiron building
6. New York harbor
7. Central park zoo
8. Ellis Island
9. Rockefeller Center
10. Battery Park
2. Brooklyn bridge
3. World Trade Center site
4. Little Italy
5. Flatiron building
6. New York harbor
7. Central park zoo
8. Ellis Island
9. Rockefeller Center
10. Battery Park
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