New York

Whether visiting for an hour or staying the entire day, a trip to the Statue of Liberty National Monument,, one of the most recognized symbols of freedom, can be enjoyable and memorable experience. Here is some information to assist you in your planning. Freedom is not standing still. A symbolic feature that people cannot see is the broken chain wrapped around the Statue's feet. Protruding from the bottom of her robe, the broken chains symbolize her free forward movement, enlightening the world with her torch free from oppression and servitude.