- Belvedere Castle is a folly in Central Park in Manhattan, New York City. It contains exhibit rooms, an observation deck, and since 1919 has housed Central Park’s official weather...
- While it looks impressive, Belvedere is actually a Victorian folly, a style of architecture meant to only resemble a structure, in this case, a castle.
- No doubt there was ample notification that Belvedere "Castle" was closed for some work being done. However, we didn't find out until we showed up.
- Sitting high atop Vista Rock (the second highest natural elevation in the park) Belvedere Castle provides a panoramic view in almost every direction.
- Tourists on the Belvedere Castle terrace in Central Park, New York City, with the crowds admiring the landmarks on a sunny spring day.
- Belvedere Castle, Central Park, NY. There's a castle right in the middle of New York! ... Click here to visit the belvedere castle website.
- The Belvedere Castle in Central Park. ... “You can light up midtown as much as you want, and nothing’s going to compare to looking at the Belvedere at night.”
- You can now explore Belvedere Castle Park on your own with the latest update of our Weimar+ app containing new radio plays and audio features.
- Designed in 1865, Belvedere Castle was initially made to be a Victorian Folly. A folly is a structure whose main function is to be ornamental, serving no practical use.
- The Parks Drawings include several original designs of the Belvedere Castle. The earliest plan, dating from 1867, shows two towers on the grounds.
