The Statue of Liberty is located in New York City, on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. This iconic symbol of freedom and democracy was a gift from France to the United States and was dedicated on October 28, 1886. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built with the assistance of engineer Gustave Eiffel, the statue represents Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom. Visitors can explore the area around the statue, and it serves as a significant tourist attraction, as well as a historical monument honoring the enduring values of liberty.