The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the French people to the people of the United States, and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The statue was erected on October 28, 1886, and was designated a National Monument in 1924. The statue is one of the most important landmarks and symbols of New York City. And now this landmark is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world. This landmark is open to tourists every day of the year, so do not miss the opportunity to visit it, as your trip to New York City would not be complete without it!