Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a monumental sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, presented by France to the United States in the nineteenth century.
- Category
- monument
- City
- New York
- Country
- United States
What it is known for
It is both a New York landmark and a national monument, with the harbour crossing forming part of the experience of visiting the island.
Location Context
Liberty Island sits off Lower Manhattan, placing the monument within the harbour landscape shared with Ellis Island and the New York waterfront.
City Connection
Plan it alongside a Lower Manhattan or harbour day, allowing time for the island journey rather than treating it as a quick city-centre stop.
Location
New York, United States