Monument · New York City, United States
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World, French: La Liberté éclairant le monde) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture of a robed and crowned woman located on Liberty Island, part of New York City, in New York Harbor. Built 1886. It drew 3,722,029 visitors in 2024.
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Landmark facts
| Location | New York City, United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Monument |
| Built | 1886 |
| Architect | Eugène Viollet-le-Duc |
| Height | Height: 46 m |
| Annual visitors (2024) | 3,722,029 |
| Coordinates | 40.6892° N, 74.0444° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Statue of Liberty is known for
The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World, French: La Liberté éclairant le monde) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture of a robed and crowned woman located on Liberty Island, part of New York City, in New York Harbor.
About Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World, French: La Liberté éclairant le monde) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture of a robed and crowned woman located on Liberty Island, part of New York City, in New York Harbor. The copper-clad statue, a gift to the United States from the people of France, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, and its metal framework built by Gustave Eiffel. The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886.
History
On June 17, 1885, the French steamer Isère arrived in New York with the crates holding the disassembled statue on board. New Yorkers displayed their newfound enthusiasm for the statue. Two hundred thousand people lined the docks and hundreds of boats put to sea to welcome the ship.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Statue of Liberty website — the official site has the current visiting information.
Best time to visit
Year-round; spring and autumn have the mildest weather and the shortest lines.
How to get there
| Nearest town | New York City |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) |
| Distance from the airport | 7.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 6.6 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 10.9 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 14.3 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
Where to stay nearby
Places to stay near Statue of Liberty, with a link to each place's own site.
- The Beekman · Financial District, New York
Historic hotel downtown
- Conrad New York Downtown · Battery Park City, New York
Hotel by the Hudson near the ferry
Where to eat nearby
Places to eat near Statue of Liberty, with a link to each place's own site.
- Eataly NYC Downtown · World Trade Center, New York
Italian marketplace and restaurants
- Fraunces Tavern · Pearl Street, New York
Historic tavern near the ferry
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Frequently asked questions
What is Statue of Liberty?
The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World, French: La Liberté éclairant le monde) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture of a robed and crowned woman located on Liberty Island, part of New York City, in New York Harbor.
Where is Statue of Liberty located?
Statue of Liberty is in New York City, United States. Its coordinates are 40.6892° N, 74.0444° W.
How do I get to Statue of Liberty?
The nearest town is New York City, and the nearest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 7.0 miles away (straight line).
When is the best time to visit Statue of Liberty?
Year-round; spring and autumn have the mildest weather and the shortest lines.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Liberty — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9202 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.nps.gov/stli/index.htm — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
- https://www.nps.gov/stli/index.htm — Official tourism / managing-body page — best time to visit.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.