answersLogoWhite

0

Statue of Liberty

Located in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty is the figure of the Roman goddess of freedom named Libertas. The statue, a gift from France to the United States, was designed by Frederic Bartholdi.

1,781 Questions

How do you get to the crown on the statue of liberty?

You get to the top of the crown, by entering the pedestal the statue stands on, then at the top of the pedestal you enter the 151 helical stairs that go up 15 stories. There are rest stops every 5 turns. At her crown, there are 25 windows you can look out of, then you begin your decent down the 151 stairs to the base of her building. Also, there is a great museum at the base of the statue that shows the history of the statue.

How tall is the statue of liberty in meters?

7.6 meters. I know, it seems much higher but in reality its an optical illusion. If you don't believe me just jump off the top of the Liberty statue. No big deal, one less Mexican that the US has to deal with.
93 Metres (from the ground to the tip of the torch)

What is a relative location of the statue of liberty?

The Statue of Liberty is a colossal sculpture on Liberty Island in New York City. Its absolute location is 74 degrees West latitude and 40 degrees North longitude.

Why did the Statue Of Liberty change from copper color to green?

Oxidation is what is seen in on Lady Liberty. If you want to be even more specific, the color of Lady Liberty is verdigris.

Other cases of oxidation can be seen if you look at pennies in a wishing well.

Who gifted the Statue of Liberty?

The Statue of Liberty in the US was a gift from the people of France, it is an enlarged copy of the original in Paris.

Is the statue of liberty painted green now?

No, the Statue Of Liberty used to be copper. Due to weathering and nature, the Statue became the color it is now: Green.

DN

+++

IT still IS copper. The green is verdigris: a film of copper oxide on the surface.

Why does the Statue of Liberty hold a book and what does the book say?

Its not a book. Its a tablet. It reads in Roman numerals ''July 4, 1776'' , the day of the adoption of the Declaration of Independance. See the related link for more information.

What mineral is the Statue of Liberty covered in?

The Statue of Liberty outer covering or skin is copper?

Who got the idea for the statue of liberty?

French law professor and politician Édouard René de Laboulaye. it was originally made for Egypt to be placed at the northern entrance of Suez canal in port said. also sketched to look like an ancient Egyptian woman.

Why is Statue of Liberty tablet in shape of keystone?

The tablet that the statue holds is a tabula ansata which is a tablet evoking the law. The tablet has the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, inscribed upon it. There are two different schools of thought regarding its significance, the first that the tablet represents the importance of history, the second that it represents the importance of knowledge.

What size is the statue of liberty's foot liberty?

from getting a close up look i'd say 20 inches -34 inches

What is the importance of the statue of liberty to France?

It was a gift from France to the U.S.A for thier help with the war. So it was basiclly a thank you card

Is Statue of Liberty holding recipe book?

Although the left hand of the Statue seems to be holding a book, the object is a tablet; a single page. It reads "JULY IV MDCCLLXVI," the date that America's Declaration of Independence was adopted. A photo of the tablet is at http://www.endex.com/gf/buildings/liberty/solgallery/solgallery.htm

Can you see the Eiffel tower from Statue of Liberty?

there is not just one Paris airport, but two. Because neither of them are actually in the city of Paris (but outside Paris) you cant see the Eiffel Tower from them. From Charles De Gaul it takes maybe 15 or 20 mins. before you get to the city of Paris before you can see it.

Last year statue of liberty torch was open to public?

According to Wikipedia, "in 1916, the Black Tom explosion caused $100,000 worth of damage ($1.98 million in 2008 dollars) to the statue, embedding fragmentation and eventually leading to the closing of the torch to visitors." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_liberty

Where did the idea for the statue of liberty come from?

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France.
It came from France as a gift.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the people of the United States by the people of France. Building of the Statue of Liberty started in 1875, and was finally complete in 1884 when it was dismantled and shipped to Bedloe's Island, New York, where it arrived in 1885 inside 214 wooden packing crates. The Statue was finally unveiled on October 28, 1886.

Is the Statue of Liberty taller than a space shuttle?

The St. Louis Arch is over twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty. The Arch is 630 feet and the Statue of Liberty is 305 feet including pedestal and foundation.

How many steps are in the Statue of Liberty in new york?

There are 354 steps from the base of the statue of liberty to the torch. (:

How many feet tall is the Statue of Liberty?

Height of Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is 305'1" (92.99 m) from the foundation of the pedestal to the torch.

Some of the statue's other measurements are:

height from the base to the torch is 151'1" (46.50 m)

heel to the top of the head 111'1" (33.85 m)

index finger 8' (2.44 m)

circumference at second joint 3' 6" (1.07 m)

length of nose 4' 6" (l.48 m)

Why is the Statue of Liberty a famous icon?

The statue was a 100th anniversary gift from France to America in recognition of the friendship established between the nations during the American Revolution. Named "La liberté éclairant le monde" (Liberty Enlightening the World) by French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the statue commemorates the late 18th century struggles of both nations in gaining liberty by fighting off monarchy. FOOTNOTE on the timetable: The original plan was to have the statue completed by 1876, in time for the centennial celebration of the America's Declaration of Independence. Lack of funds delayed the completion and dedication until 1886.
i forgot but if you watch national treasure:book of secrets movie it says somewhere in there

How many steps are there to the top of statue of liberty?

There are 357 steps in the Statue of Liberty to reach the crown.