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# Statue of Liberty

The colossal neoclassical structural monument standing in New York Harbor as a universal emblem of political liberty.

## Record

- **Title**: [Statue of Liberty](https://datasets.chrisyst.com/statue-of-liberty/index.md)
- **Geo target**: New York City, New York, United States
- **Website**: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/307
- **Address**: Liberty Island, New York, NY, 10004, United States
- **Coordinates**: 40.6892, -74.0445

### Summary

The colossal neoclassical structural monument standing in New York Harbor as a universal emblem of political liberty.

### Description

## Monument of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty, officially titled 'Liberty Enlightening the World', is a colossal neoclassical sculpture located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi and engineered by Gustave Eiffel, the monument stands at 93 meters (305 feet) from the ground to the tip of its torch. Its innovative construction features a thin, hammered copper skin, approximately 2.4 mm (3/32 inch) thick, draped over a robust iron pylon framework, a pioneering technique that influenced modern curtain-wall construction and allowed for its immense scale and structural integrity.

Dedicated on October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France to the United States, symbolizing friendship, liberty, and democracy. It quickly became an iconic welcoming beacon for immigrants arriving in America, embodying the ideals of freedom and opportunity. As a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984, it represents a universal symbol of political liberty and democracy, attracting millions of visitors annually who come to witness its grandeur and reflect on its profound historical and cultural significance.

### Attributes

- **Annual Visitors**: 4.2 million _(quality 85)_
- **Buffer Zone**: 0 ha _(quality 10)_
- **Category Type**: Cultural
- **Conservation Status**: Excellent
- **Epoch Origin**: Late Modern Era (1886)
- **Latitude**: 40.69 ° _(quality 50)_
- **Longitude**: -74.04 ° _(quality 50)_
- **Primary Material**: Hammered Copper & Iron Frame
- **Property Area**: 5 ha _(quality 25)_
- **UNESCO ID**: 307
- **Year Inscribed**: 1984 _(quality 99)_