The terrace on top of Belvedere Castle gives you a surprisingly great elevated view of Central Park’s north end.
A landmark · Central Park · on four New York Dearest lists
Belvedere Castle
Worth it. Belvedere is Italian for “beautiful view” and it lives up to the name.
Antonina PattizFrom my list Best fall foliage spots in Central Park
- Address
- Mid-Park at 79th
- Cost
- Free
Everything I’ve written about Belvedere Castle. It’s on four of my lists, from Best views in New York City that don’t cost $40 to Best fall foliage spots in Central Park.
Belvedere Castle, in my photographs
Two more from my visitsEvery list it’s on
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Part lookout, part fairytale backdrop, Belvedere Castle is perched on a hill with some of the best views in the park. Climb to the top, peek through the turrets, and look out over Turtle Pond—yes, there are real turtles! It’s small but special, especially if your kid is in their “castle and dragon” phase.
Belvedere Castle is one of the most universal photo spots in Central Park since you can take photos from the high vantage or from the ground with the castle as your backdrop.
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The high vantage point and well-kept terraces offer sweeping panoramic views of New York City’s iconic skyline. Belvedere Castle is one of the most universal photo spots in Central Park since you can take photos from the high vantage or from the ground with the castle as your backdrop. Both spots are equally charming and are sure to leave your friends wondering where the heck you found a castle in New York City!
Sitting high atop a hill on a large rock outcrop known as Vista Rock (the second highest point in Central Park, in fact), is Belvedere Castle.
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Sitting high atop a hill on a large rock outcrop known as Vista Rock (the second highest point in Central Park, in fact), is Belvedere Castle. The castle’s terraces offer sweeping views of New York City’s iconic skyline. Belvedere is Italian for “beautiful view” and it lives up to the name.
Where it is and what’s near
Worth it, within a ten-minute walkNearby on my lists
- Shakespeare GardenPark · a minute away · on four New York Dearest lists
- Cleopatra’s NeedleLandmark · 4 min away · on two New York Dearest lists
- The New-York Historical SocietyMuseum · 6 min away · on two New York Dearest lists
- Bow BridgeLandmark · 6 min away · on four New York Dearest lists
- Albertine BooksStore · 7 min away
- Conservatory WaterLandmark · 7 min away · on four New York Dearest lists
- Shake ShackRestaurant · 8 min away
- William Greenberg DessertsBakery · 9 min away
On The Best of New York
I put Belvedere Castle on two of my best lists
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