Statue of Liberty
New York
The Statue of Liberty, officially named Liberty Enlightening the World, is a colossal neoclassical sculpture situated on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and with structural engineering by Gustave Eiffel, the statue was a gift from the people of France to the United States, symbolizing freedom and democracy. It depicts a robed female figure inspired by the Roman goddess Libertas, holding a torch in her right hand and a tablet inscribed with the date of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in her left. The statue's left foot steps on broken chains, commemorating the abolition of slavery. Dedicated in 1886 by President Grover Cleveland, the statue became an emblem of welcome to immigrants arriving by sea and an enduring symbol of liberty. Visitors can access the pedestal and crown interiors by reservation, although the torch has been closed to the public since 1916. Managed by the National Park Service since 1933, it remains a major tourist attraction and cultural landmark.
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Tip: Plan your visit in advance, especially if you wish to climb to the pedestal or crown, as reservations are required and spots are limited. The best time to visit is during weekdays and outside peak summer months to avoid crowds. Consider purchasing tickets early online to secure access. Accessibility services are available on Liberty Island. Note the ferry departs from The Battery, where security screening takes place.
Zajímavosti
- •The statue's metal framework was engineered by Gustave Eiffel, who also designed the Eiffel Tower.
- •The torch-bearing arm was exhibited separately at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia before the statue's completion.
- •The statue's pedestal was funded by American donations, with a fundraising campaign led by publisher Joseph Pulitzer.
- •Public access to the statue's torch has been closed since 1916 due to safety concerns.
- •The statue symbolizes the abolition of slavery, represented by the broken chains beneath her foot.
Historie
The idea for the Statue of Liberty originated in 1865 from French abolitionist Édouard de Laboulaye to commemorate the centennial of U.S.
independence and the abolition of slavery.
Sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi designed the statue, and Gustave Eiffel engineered its framework.
Construction delays occurred due to the Franco-Prussian War and fundraising challenges, notably overcome by Joseph Pulitzer's donation campaign.
The statue was completed in France, shipped in parts, and assembled on Bedloe's Island (now Liberty Island).
It was dedicated on October 28, 1886, and has since become a symbol of freedom and democracy, managed by the National Park Service since 1933.
Průvodce po místě
Pedestal Balcony1886
Offers spectacular panoramic views of the Statue itself and New York Harbor, accessible by reservation. The pedestal contains exhibits on the statue's construction and history.
Crown Interior1886
Visitors can climb inside the statue to the crown, providing unique views through the crown's windows and insight into the statue's internal structure. Access requires advance reservation.
Liberty Island Museum
An immersive museum experience detailing the statue's history, symbolism, and construction, located on Liberty Island.
Kontakt
Telefon: (212) 363-3200