19 Interesting Facts about the Statue of Liberty

Lady Liberty is a symbol of freedom across the world. She was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, with the idea of showing freedom and democracy.

Located in New York, the Statue of Liberty’s history indicates that it is the picture of the Roman Goddess of Freedom.

151 feet 

The total length of the Statue of Liberty is 151 feet.

Originally reddish-brown 

The Statue of Liberty was originally reddish-brown but turned green over the next 30 years.

7 Spikes present on the Crown

The 7 spikes represent the 7 Continents and 7 Oceans of the world. 

JULY IV MDCCLXXVI 

This is found on the Tablet of Lady Liberty. It's the Roman Numerical Date of the American Independence day, July 4, 1776.

Roman Goddess Libertas 

Was the real inspiration for the design of this statue. 

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