Statue of Liberty

A friendship gift of the French to the American nation to celebrate the 100th anniversary of American independence, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World is wrapped with symbolism and sentimentality. The huge 93 m monument (the statue itself making 46m of it) by Bartholdi, Eiffel and Hunt was shipped in 350 pieces and it took four months to assemble it. The statue holds its head high witnessing the historical, economical and social ups and downs of the United States and has given millions of visitors and immigrants a warm welcome of hope and freedom. It enjoys a fine position in New York Harbor and together with the nearby Ellis Island, housing a museum of immigration, it indisputably is a must-stop on your NY itinerary.