New Delhi:- For many people, no trip to New York City is complete without visiting the Statue of Liberty. Located on Liberty Island, this statue has been a staple of New York Harbor since its dedication in October 1886. The statue was created by sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who built the Eiffel Tower, and engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel.

A gift from France to the American people, the copper structure was first completed in Paris and then dismantled and shipped to New York. It was a joint effort by both countries. France raised the money to build the statue, and the United States provided the money and labor to manufacture the granite plinth.

The Statue of Liberty's proximity to Ellis Island, a small island outside of New York that was used to host immigrants, makes the statue synonymous with freedom and the possibility of realizing the American Dream. While navigating certain parts of New York City, such as the complex subways and airport maze, can be difficult for tourists, visiting the Statue of Liberty is relatively easy.

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After all, it's on its own island, but this is for simplicity. Travelers arrive by ferry from Manhattan's Battery or Liberty State Park in New Jersey and tour the national park, which includes both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. You can visit the inside of the statue, but you cannot see inside the torch.  

On July 30, 1916, the Statue of Liberty was hit by an explosion nearby that damaged part of its structure. Black Tom Island, not far from the statue, was used to manufacture munitions that the United States sent to Britain during World War I. Security forces witnessed a fire erupting around a warehouse, shortly after which much of Black Tom Island exploded, causing extensive damage to Manhattan's glass windows. History professor Kenneth Jackson told NBC News, "It was a horrible explosion. It was the worst thing that ever happened in New York."

At least five people died, including an infant who was thrown from a cot by the impact of the explosion. At the time, the explosion was believed to be the result of the carelessness of a warehouse worker on Black Tom Island. Years later, however, it was discovered that German terrorists had carried out the attack to intercept American ammunition supplies. 

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The Statue of Liberty was so close to Black Tom Island that debris from the explosion eventually damaged the copper and glass torch. Due to the extensive damage, tourists are still unable to climb the torch.

Tourists are not allowed inside the torch of the Statue of Liberty, but they can purchase a ticket to see the Statue of Liberty's crown. According to the National Park Service, this tour inside the famous monument is so popular that tickets must be booked in advance. There is no elevator, so visitors should be prepared to climb her 162 steps. It is recommended not to climb if you feel dizzy or claustrophobic. It's physically demanding and incredibly steep. Once at the top, you'll find his 25 small windows built into the crown of the statue overlooking New York Harbour. Visitors can also explore the pedestal on which the statue stands.  

National Park Service personnel were among the few inside the torch, climbing a 40-foot ladder just to operate the floodlights. Museum lovers can see the original glass flames at the Statue of Liberty Museum. In 1984 her flame was replaced with her 24K gold-plated one, bringing the original piece indoors. You can't climb inside the torch, but at least you can see the original flame.  

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The Torch in the hands of the Statue of Liberty is closed to the public visiting there because the Explosion that was held years before led to great damage to it and to take some precautionary measures it is closed to the public.