Сократить ! ! the statue of liberty in new york is a huge statue of a woman holding a tablet in her left hand and a torch in her right. she wears a crown with seven points, which represent the seven oceans and continents of the world. the statue of liberty was designed by frédéric- auguste bartholdi. it was started in 1876 and was finished in 1884. it is made of copper with steel supports. it was a gift to the americans from the french, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of american independence. the statue was made in sections. in june 1885, it was put into 214 boxes and shipped to new york. it was reassembled in four months. the statue was declared a national monument in 1924. nowadays, people can climb354 steps to reach the crown, and admire the view from twenty-five windows. they can also visit the statue of liberty exhibit, which has museum objects. photographs. prints and videos. you will be amazed by this beautiful statue. which should not be missed by any visitor to the new york area.