• 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.”
  • The Parks Drawings include several original designs of the Belvedere Castle. The earliest plan, dating from 1867, shows two towers on the grounds.
  • Originally built in 1869 as a Victorian Folly, Belvedere Castle has since become an iconic attraction in New York City, drawing visitors from all over the world.
  • Designed in 1865 by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould as a Victorian “Folly,” Belvedere Castle sits high atop Vista Rock, which is the second-highest...
  • As one of the oldest structures in Central Park, Belvedere Castle is a monument to the architectural prowess of the 19th century.
  • Belvedere Castle is a folly in Central Park in Manhattan. It contains exhibit rooms and an observation deck, and since 1919, it has also housed the official Central...
  • Photo taken at Belvedere Castle by Gordon P. on 8/4/2024. ... Belvedere means 'beautiful view' in Italian and is a fitting name for this castle.
  • Belvedere Castle is the 2nd highest natural elevation in Central Park, and the castle’s turret is the highest point in Central Park.
  • Named for the castles large belvedere tower, Belvedere Castle adds a dash of unexpected class to the carefully crafted pastoral land landscape.