Post date: Aug 11, 2011 2:40:53 PM
The Statue of Liberty, one of the best known tourist attractions in the U.S., will close for a year for repairs.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES , NBC - The Statue of Liberty will close for a year for renovations at the end of October, just after the 125th anniversary of its dedication.
The renovations are slated to cost more than 27 million U.S. dollars, and will make the interior of the statue safer and more accessible to visitors.
The Statue of Liberty, located in New York, is one of the best known tourist attractions in the U.S. and widely regarded as a symbol of freedom.