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Ellis Island and the Statue of liberty «Sail to Liberty and Ellis Islands in New York City’s harbour and see the world’s most symbolic monument to freedom and the historic gateway to America!»
Ellis island Between 1892 and 1954, more than 12 million, mainly passengers sailing third-class from Russia, Italy, Ireland and many other European countries, passed through the immigration station on Ellis Island in search of democracy, freedom and opportunity. In fact, about 50% of Americans have at least one ancestor who entered the USA through Ellis Island! Here, each would-be immigrant had to meet strict health and legal requirements before they were allowed to begin their new lives as American citizens. History
Ellis island Ellis Island is located in Upper New York Bay, east of Liberty State Park and north of Liberty Island. While most of the island is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, a small portion is an exclave of New York City. Location
Ellis island Visitors can get to Ellis Island by buying a ferry ticket this also includes a visit to the Statue of Liberty. The most popular ticket to Ellis Island costs $25 for all adults over the age of 13. Children from 4 to 12 years old pay $15, and seniors aged 62 and older can get tickets for $20. Attendance
Ellis island Many people confuse Ellis Island with the British Isles in the Pacific Ocean. But these geographical objects have nothing in common. The Gilbert Islands are quite large: they have an area of 100 km2 and a population of 100 thousand. Interesting facts The island was formed from soil removed during the laying of the New York subway. Previously, it had the appearance of a sand spit on which the Indians caught oysters. Pirates were also executed on the island.
Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty For millions of immigrants, the Statue of Liberty was the first sight they had of their new homeland as they sailed into New York Harbour. Given to America as a gift from the French in 1884, it stands 93m tall and depicts a woman dressed in a loose-fitting robe escaping oppression, symbolised by the shackles which lie at her feet. In her right hand she holds a torch, representing liberty, and in her left she holds a tablet reading “July 4th, 1776” – the date of die declaration of American Independence. History
Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty A colossal sculpture in the style of Napoleon III, or the style of the Second Empire, located in the USA on Liberty Island, located in the Upper New York Bay about 3 kilometers southwest of the southern tip of Manhattan Island. It was built as a gift from France to the USA for the World's Fair of 1876 and the centenary of American independence. Location
Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty To visit the Statue of Liberty, you need to take a ferry in Lower Manhattan. Before boarding, each visitor must pass a security check (as at the airport). In addition, the inspection will also be carried out directly in front of the monument. Keep in mind that people are not allowed to go to the monument with large bags, backpacks, baby strollers. These things can be left on Liberty Island in a storage room for a few dollars. Attendance
Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty Initially, the statue was made for the Egyptians, in honor of the opening of the Suez Canal, it was planned to present a monument, but Egypt refused the gift. Interesting facts The torch is in the right hand, and in the left a plaque with the inscription: "JULY IV MDCCLXXVI", that is, the date 4.07.1776 is immortalized there, on this day the United States signed the treaty of independence. The statue has a green color, because its shell is copper sheets, which have changed color over time due to atmospheric phenomena. In 1983, the famous magician David Copperfield managed to deceive thousands of people at the same time that the statue disappeared for a while, and then reappeared. There are recordings of his focus about this, which are very popular.
Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty
