Statue of Liberty, Popular Travel Destinations in New York, United States

IPHEDIA.com - The Statue of Liberty is a popular tourist destination in the United States, which in 1984 was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The statue with full name Liberty Enlightening The World, a giant statue located on Liberty Island, at mouth of the Hudson River in New York Harbor, United States.

Statue of Liberty, position of right arm brandishing a torch and left hand holding a placard reading 'July IV, MDCCLXXVI'. This statue was given by France to United States in late 19th century and is a welcome symbol for visitors, immigrants and returning Americans.

The bronze statue, which was inaugurated on October 28, 1886, is a hundred-year gift of US independence and is an expression of friendship between the two countries. Sculpture sculptors, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, and Gustave Eiffel (designer of the Eiffel Tower), designed the inner support structure. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous US symbols in the entire world, and symbolizes freedom and freedom from pressure.

As one of the most popular tourist destinations in New York, every year more than three million tourists visit the Statue of Liberty. In fact, according to data released by the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation, the number of tourists visiting the statue that resides on Liberty Island has increased by 600 percent in recent years.

Transportation that can take you to the Statue of Liberty is only water transportation in the form of Ferry. This is because the Statue of Liberty is right in the middle of Liberty Island. The available Ferry Boat on duty takes you to Liberty Island can be accessed at Battery Park, or through New Jersey Park in New Jersey with the same ticket price. (*)