The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City, in the United States. The copper statue, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel. The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It is one of the most well-known landmarks in the United States and is commonly associated with freedom and democracy.
The statue is 151 feet (46 meters) tall from the base of the pedestal to the top of the torch. It weighs 225 tons and is made of copper sheets that were hammered into shape and then assembled on a metal framework. The statue is supported by a granite pedestal that is 89 feet (27 meters) tall.
The Statue of Liberty was a symbol of freedom and democracy for immigrants arriving in the United States. It was also a symbol of hope for those living in oppression and poverty. The statue is a reminder of the ideals that the United States was founded on, and it continues to inspire people around the world.