GeoOracle #9: Statue of Liberty

22 June 2026 · Landmark · Difficulty 2 of 5

How it opened

I stand as a copper-clad colossus in the harbor, a gift of friendship forged across an ocean.

The five clues

  1. 01A robed and crowned woman holds her torch aloft, neoclassical in form and revolutionary in spirit.
  2. 02I rise from an island in New York Harbor, part of a great city's skyline and gateway.
  3. 03French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi designed me, while Gustave Eiffel engineered my metal bones.
  4. 04I was dedicated on October 28, 1886, as a gift from the people of France to the United States.
  5. 05This colossal sculpture on Liberty Island has welcomed countless arrivals to New York City's harbor for over a century.

The answer

Statue of Liberty

United States · North America

About this place

A towering symbol of freedom and democracy, this neoclassical masterpiece was gifted by France to the United States as a testament to enduring friendship. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi with its iconic iron framework engineered by Gustave Eiffel, the copper-clad figure stands majestically on Liberty Island. Dedicated in 1886, it has become one of the world's most recognizable monuments, greeting visitors at the gateway to New York Harbor.

Geography

This towering figure stands on a small island within New York Harbor, forming part of New York City in the United States. Rising above the surrounding water, the site places the statue in a prominent maritime setting, visible to those arriving by sea. Its island location has long made it a striking landmark at the entrance to the harbor, framed by the city skyline in the distance.

History

The monument came into being as a gift from the French people to the United States, reflecting a bond between the two nations. Its design was the work of French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, while the supporting metal framework inside was engineered by Gustave Eiffel. The completed work was formally dedicated in October 1886, marking the moment it became a permanent presence in the harbor.

Notable features

Crafted from copper sheeting that gives it a distinctive greenish surface over time, the statue depicts a robed, crowned woman rendered in a grand neoclassical style. Its scale and dignified pose have made it instantly recognizable. The combined craftsmanship of its sculptor and structural engineer gives it both artistic power and lasting stability, making it a notable achievement of nineteenth-century collaboration between two nations.

Fact sheet

Country
United States
Continent
North America
Coordinates
40.689, -74.044
Founded
1886

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