The Statue of Liberty is modeled after the Roman goddess of freedom, Libertas. The seven spikes on the crown represent the seven oceans and seven continents to further indicate the universal concept of liberty.
When was the last time you could go in the crown of the Statue of Liberty?
The crown was closed after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, for safety and security reasons. The National Park Service closed the attraction amid worries that it would be difficult for visitors to evacuate quickly in the event of an emergency.
What does the 25 windows in the crown on the Statue of Liberty mean?
There are 25 windows in the crown which symbolize 25 gemstones found on the earth. The seven rays of the Statue’s crown represent the seven seas and continents of the world. The tablet which the Statue holds in her left hand reads (in Roman numerals) “July (IV) 4th, (MDCCLXXVI) 1776.”