Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty in the United States is a symbol of democracy and the country's main attraction. The architectural monument, with which the state declares its independence, was donated by the French to honor the centenary of the revolution in America.
The Statue of Liberty is located on the island, which was eventually attached the name of this monument, the island of Liberty. Here in southern Manhattan, she was identified, taking into account the wishes of the French famous sculptor, who created this masterpiece. Earlier, on the island of Bedlow, as it was called in the past, there was a military Ford, the walls of which are the basis of architectural creation.
The Statue of Liberty has a height of 93 meters, which includes its foundation with a podium. Until Manhattan's high-rise buildings were erected, the statue was considered the highest structure in all of New York.
The statue depicts a woman whose leg has been freed from shackles, a torch is solemnly clenched in one hand, and a tablet is held in the other. There is an inscription on the tablets where the date of signing the Declaration of Independence of America is indicated.
The funds spent on the construction of the architectural monument were collected jointly by two countries, in which at that time some financial difficulties were observed. Thanks to chic charity evenings organized by both Americans and the French, the necessary money was raised to build a planned construction.
The piedestal, which was made by the American side, was ready on April 22, 1886, and the female statue itself was granted by France a year earlier.
The opening of the Statue of Liberty, of course, was solemn, which brought together many spectators. This action took place in the autumn season in 1886.
Due to its size, from the very first day the statue served as a beautiful landmark, and also acted as a lighthouse. And only in 1924 the statue of Liberty in the United States was proclaimed a national monument. Since 1984, the architectural monument has been in the UNESCO World Heritage Register.
Outside the walls of the Statue of Liberty, there is a museum where detailed information about this architectural cultural memo is presented. The statue has a special staircase that allows you to climb to the crown itself. This place offers magnificent views of the entire harbor of New York.
Of course, the statue of Liberty for the United States means a lot, almost no New York excursion is without visiting this attraction. This wonderful US celebrity is the most visited architectural monument in the world.
