Statue of Liberty,New York

It is the most famous of all monuments around the world.To make the statue French Sculptor Frédíric Auguste Bartholdi in France raised fund to form the statue as it was not funded by the local Government.He decided to gift it to America only if they would make pedestal for it.But American Government didnt liked the idea.Then Joseph Pulitzer started fund raising campaign.80% of the fund raised was from middle class family.But he managed to collect fund from 120000 donors.

The interesting fact about the statue is that it arrived from France in ship in 300 pieces.Arm of the statue was still in America for 6 years to raise fund.When the ship arrived more than 200000 people welcomed the ship.The inauguration took place on 28 October 1886.The statue wasnt always green.It was of Copper colour as it was mainly made from it but due to oxidation it turned green.Earlier it was decided the statue will serve as light house.For 12 years it actually did so but its light wasnt bright enough.Then it was decided it will be covered with Gold so it can be visible from long distance but this idea didnt worked as it was very expansive.Its frame work was designed by Alexander Gustave Eiffel.

To reach to the top you have to ascend 354 steps.At the top you will get amazing view from the window.People including politicians around the world go there to see this see this historic monument.