With this live webcam, you can observe the Statue of Liberty from the New York Harbor side in Brooklyn, showcasing all its grandeur and surroundings. This is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States, located on Liberty Island in New York, New York. The massive Statue of Liberty, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, was officially dedicated on October 28, 1886, in the United States.
It was a gift from the French people in memory of the alliance between the two countries during the American Revolution. The total height of the statue is 305 feet, including the pedestal which itself is 154 feet tall. In her right hand, the statue holds a magnificent torch symbolizing enlightenment, and in her left, a tablet inscribed with the date of the United States’ Declaration of Independence in Roman numerals: JULY IV, MDCCLXXVI (July 4, 1776).
This is one of the most visited attractions in the United States, drawing millions of tourists each year to marvel at the colossal copper statue. The Statue of Liberty, officially known as “Liberty Enlightening the World,” was declared a national monument in 1924, and Ellis Island was included in 1965. In 1966, Liberty Island and Ellis Island were listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.