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Statue of Liberty

A Monument That Crossed the Atlantic

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The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Designed by Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi, it was built in France, shipped across the Atlantic in pieces, and assembled on its American pedestal. Dedicated in 1886, the monument connects engineering and sculpture with the history of French-American friendship.

Fun facts

  1. The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886.
  2. Richard Morris Hunt designed the pedestal.

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Use official visitor information to distinguish island, pedestal, and crown access. Confirm ferry departure location and reservation requirements for the experience you select.

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Built in France and assembled in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty has stood on Liberty Island since its 1886 dedication. Its journey across the Atlantic is part of the story behind the familiar silhouette.

Which part of its story interests you most: the sculpture, the engineering, or the symbolism?

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