How Many Replicas of the Statue of Liberty Exist?

There are **over 200 replicas** of the Statue of Liberty worldwide (estimates range 200–300+). The original (1886) stands on Liberty Island, New York. Notable replicas:

• Paris, France: Several, including 11.5 m version on Île aux Cygnes (gift from US expats, 1889) and one in Musée d'Orsay.
• Las Vegas, USA: New York-New York Hotel (46 m, 1/3 scale).
• Tokyo, Japan: Odaiba (12 m, 1998–2000, 2011–present).
• Buenos Aires, Argentina: 3 m replica in Barrancas de Belgrano.
• Kosovo, Poland, Brazil, Ukraine, Israel, etc. – dozens more.

Why So Many?

• Symbol of liberty, democracy, Franco-American friendship.
• Gifts between cities/nations (Sister Cities).
• Tourist attractions, theme parks, civic pride.
• Commercial souvenirs (miniatures).

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (sculptor) made multiple models; the 1878 Paris Expo model toured France. No official count exists; replicas range from centimeters to 30+ meters.