The Statue of Liberty is a colossal statue located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, it was a gift from France to the United States, symbolizing friendship and freedom. The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886, and stands at 151 feet tall, with a pedestal that adds another 154 feet. The statue represents Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, holding a torch in her right hand and a tablet in her left inscribed with the date of the American Declaration of Independence. It has become an iconic symbol of American liberty and a welcoming sight for immigrants arriving by sea.