The iconic Statue of Liberty in New York City will soon be open for visitors to go inside again.
As the Statue of Liberty celebrates its 126th anniversary, the New York City landmark needed a bit of renovating. After a $27 million renovation project, the thousand of tourists that visit the statue wll have the option of going inside of the the pedestal and the crown starting October 28. The interor was closed off since October 2011.
At first, visitors will be allowed to enter the statue on a limited basis as renovations will continue until the end of the year. Some of the renovations that the interior has undergone include a new passenger elevator, new stairs and a wheelchair list, meaning disabled visitors will be given the opportunity to go to the top of the pedestal of the statue.
The elevator does not go up to the crown, so visitors have to climb the 350 stairs to the top. Those that want to go to the crown must make a reservation in advance as only 240 people are allowed to the crown on a daily basis. About 3.5 million people visit the statue each year.
The interior of the 305-foot Statue of Liberty was also closed off the the public after the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The pedestal was reopened to the public in August 2004. The iconic landmark was a gift to the United States from France. It was degined by Frédéric Bartholdi and dedicated on October 28, 1886.
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