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Statue of Liberty.
Statue of Liberty is a symbol of not only New York, but also the United States. The forty six meter tall statue made of copper was presented to the US by French people. The idea belonged to the historian and writer Édouard René Lefebvre de Laboulaye who offered to give the statue as a symbol of friendship between France and America in 1865. Almost twenty years later, in 1886, the statue was placed in New York.

The crown on the head of "Lady Liberty" has 7 rays, symbolizing seven oceans and continents. When people approach New York, the torch of the statue is often the first thing that catches the eye. In 1984 the torch was replaced with a new one. Contrary to belief of many people, one cannot climb to the torch. Because of safety reasons, the crown has been also closed to public. Today one can only climb to the observation deck located on the tenth floor of the pedestal of the statue. Hence, through the glass ceiling, you will see the internal steel structure of the statue, designed by Gustave Eiffel. The second floor of the tower is dedicated to the exhibition that tells about the creation of the Statue of Liberty - the origin of the idea, its construction, technical and financial problems, and installation.
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