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New York, New York
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The Statue of Liberty was originally a shiny copper color and turned green over time due to oxidation.
The statue was a gift from France to the United States in 1886 to celebrate the centennial of American independence.
There are seven spikes on her crown, representing the seven continents and seas.
There's a hidden room inside the torch, but it's been closed to the public since 1916.
The statue stands at an impressive 305 feet tall, making it taller than a 22-story building.
Her face is said to be inspired by the sculptor's mother, Charlotte Beysser Bartholdi.
Climbing to the crown involves a 354-step journey, equivalent to about 20 stories.
The statue is hit by lightning around 600 times a year, but she's built to withstand it!
She holds a tablet inscribed with the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.
A smaller version of the statue stands on the Île aux Cygnes in Paris, France.
