The explosion also damaged the Statue of Liberty, blasting shrapnel at the arm and torch. At that time ... Subscribe to our free newsletter for access to the world's best-kept travel secrets.

Speaking of durability, the Statue of Liberty can sway up to three inches in strong winds. And her torch? That sways up to five inches! Flexibility isn’t just for gymnasts – it’s also how ...

Made in Paris by the French sculptor Bartholdi, in collaboration with Gustave Eiffel (who was responsible for the steel framework), this towering monument to liberty ... torch. Édouard René de ...