Why does Lady Liberty have 7 spikes?

2. The crown's spikes represent the oceans and continents. The statue's crown bears seven spikes, symbolizing the seven oceans and seven continents of the world, and emphasizing her message of welcome, inclusiveness, and freedom.



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William Kidd is said to have buried a stash of loot under the Statue of Liberty. He was hanged for piracy in London in 1701. “It's absolutely possible that the treasure is there, but people have been searching for three centuries,” says Greg Young of the Bowery Boys, a blog dedicated to the history of New York City.

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What does the torch represent? The torch is a symbol of enlightenment. The Statue of Liberty's torch lights the way to freedom showing us the path to Liberty. Even the Statue's official name represents her most important symbol Liberty Enlightening the World.

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Statue of Liberty - a room inside the flame Yes, you read that right! There is a secret room here, which you unfortunately can't access. In 1916, the room in the torch had to be closed after an explosion (which was an act of sabotage committed by German agents during World War I).

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The damage was so severe that to this day, tourists are not permitted to climb into the torch.

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The Statue of Liberty is just one of the iconic landmarks in New York City. It's made of copper, which has oxidised naturally to form a green patina coating which actually protects the copper underneath. It took about 20 years for the Statue of Liberty to change from copper coloured to green!

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25 Facts to Celebrate the Statue of Liberty
  • The statue's full name is Liberty Enlightening the World.
  • It was a gift from France given to America in 1886.
  • The robed female figure represents Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom.
  • The statue measures 93 meters and weighs 204 metric tons.


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Originally, the sculptor planned to place the chains in the Statue's left hand, which instead became the position of her tablet. Bartholdi opted to place the chains and shackles at the feet of Lady Liberty to symbolize Liberty breaking free from bondage.

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That beautiful and well known blue/green hue. The Statue of Liberty has stayed this color for over a hundred years because all the exposed copper is now oxidized: she's stable at this point of her life. At least until she decides to take a walk.

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Statue of Liberty inspiration: The Roman Goddess Libertas In the late 1800s, one of the most significant female icons in American culture was the Roman goddess Libertas, a female figure clad in robes. In ancient Rome, she was worshipped as the goddess of freedom, particularly amongst slaves.

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Answer and Explanation: There are two genuine statues and several lesser versions of the Statue of Liberty. The original and most famous is the one located on Liberty Island, a gift from the French to America. The second is located in Paris, France, and was a reciprocal gift from the United States in 1889.

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In fact, the Statue of Liberty is supported by an iron lattice structure, covered with 300 sheets of copper shaped and riveted together – this invisible internal suit of armour supports this imposing monument standing 93 meters high (305 feet) and strong winds.

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The entire Statue was completed and assembled in Paris between 1881 and 1884. Also in 1884, construction on the pedestal began in the United States. Craftsmen working on the construction of the Statue of Liberty in Paris.

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Yes, that's right, the exact shoe size of the Statue of Liberty was calculated based on the size of her foot. With feet that measure 25 feet in length, her official shoe size is 879. She actually wears sandals. Her waist is also on the larger size, coming in at 35 feet.

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That patina shields the statue from the extreme elements of New York Harbor, like high winds, salt water and air pollution. Cleaning the green patina from the Statue of Liberty could do more harm than good, according to National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis in a statement to AM New York.

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Answer and Explanation: The Statue of Liberty does not receive regular cleaning maintenance, because in the past those efforts have proved to be more damaging than natural weathering and age.

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Portions of the island that are above water are part of New York, while riparian rights to all of the submerged land surrounding the statue belong to New Jersey. The southwestern section, 4.17 acres (1.69 ha), of the island was created by land reclamation.

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The Statue of Liberty is a 305-foot (93-metre) statue located on Liberty Island in Upper New York Bay, off the coast of New York City.

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Answer and Explanation: The Statue of Liberty has never had a real flame in its torch. The torch itself is about 16 feet long and weighs almost 3,000 pounds. The original flame was made of copper.

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