Grandiose architectural structures have always been symbols of the talents of many masters of their craft. The majestic creations of the architects are able to amaze the imagination and encourage tourists to visit their respective places. Some buildings are symbols of entire states.
The American Statue of Liberty (the full name of the monument is "Freedom Illuminating the World") is the main American symbol that personifies the freedom of the entire American people. This architectural structure was a gift from France on the anniversary of the American Revolution.
During the construction itself, it turned out that funds for the construction were sorely lacking, so different methods of collection were invented: concerts, lotteries, articles in newspapers and magazines to attract public attention. In addition to a whole group of professionals headed by the architect Frederic Bartholdi, Gustave Eiffel himself worked on the creation of the sculpture. In the summer of 1885, the French completed the work.
At that time, the statue consisted of 350 different parts, which were transported to America on a special frigate. After that, a grandiose assembly began, and in 1886, on October 26, a festive opening took place. The monument itself was erected in a significant place - on a pedestal in Fort Wood, which was built back in 1812 in the shape of a star. But only in 1956 this place was renamed into Liberty Island.
The height of the monument itself is 46 m, and if we measure from the ground to the torch - 93 m. There are 25 windows in the crown - precious stones, and the rays symbolize 7 continents. At one time, the statue served as a lighthouse, and now it is a navigational landmark. In his left hand is a tablet on which is written the date of the adoption of the declaration of independence by the United States - "JULY IV MDCCLXXVI", or in translation July 4, 1776.
