The torch
Over the harbour.
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The world's most famous copper statue stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, raising a torch in her right hand and holding in her left a tablet inscribed with the date of American independence, 4 July 1776, while at her feet lies a broken chain marking the end of slavery. She was a gift from the people of France to the United States, designed by the French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, with an inner iron framework built by Gustave Eiffel of the Paris tower. Dedicated on 28 October 1886, she became a symbol of liberty and of the millions of immigrants who reached America by sea. Ferries sail to the island from Battery Park in Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey, also stopping at neighbouring Ellis Island. Liberty Island has a museum telling the statue's story, and you can climb to the pedestal or the crown with a separate, limited reservation. The ferry ticket costs $26 for adults and covers both islands and an audio guide, per the official ferry operator. Book in advance through the official site only, expect thorough security screening, and allow at least half a day.
Over the harbour.
Manhattan views.
By reservation.
Liberty Island, New York Harbor
The ferry ticket is $26 for adults and covers Liberty and Ellis Islands, per the official operator; the pedestal and crown need a separate reservation.
From Battery Park in Manhattan or Liberty State Park in New Jersey.
