The Statue of Liberty, the
world-recognized symbol of the United States of America, was designed by Frederick August Bartholdi and donated to the Americans by the French government as a sign of mutual friendship and respect. Since its unveiling in 1886, the Statue of Liberty has become a symbol of hospitality of the United States to the immigrants coming to the New World.
Prior to the fateful 11th September 2001, tourists could experience the thrill of mounting over 300 steps to get to the crown of the Statue of Liberty. Nowadays, following a multimillion dollar refurbishment, tourists have to make do with a
visit to the Statue Museum to catch a glimpse of the complex interior structure through a glass ceiling situated at the base of the Statue of Liberty or enjoy a panoramic view over New York Harbor, once a port of hope for millions of immigrants, from the 16-story observation deck.
The Statue of Liberty, referred to by the New Yorkers as the ''Lady'', is not the only tourist attraction here. At its foot the
American Immigrant Wall of Honor, a plaque commemorating over 500,000 immigrants, can be seen. Moreover, there is the tiny Museum of Immigration. However, if interested in getting familiar with the lot of the 12 million immigrants, visit
the Museum of Immigrants on Ellis Island.
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