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Bethesda Terrace

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Bethesda Terrace
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“Bethesda Terrace and Fountain are two architectural features overlooking the southern shore of the Lake in New York City's Central Park. The fountain, with its Angel of the Waters statue, is located in the center of the terrace.”
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Smithsonian MagazineJul 10

Verdant Beauty, Wide-Open Spaces, Elegant Architecture: Have a Look at 15 Photos That Show Why Central Park Is the Lifeblood of Manhattan

At the center of the concrete jungle, the green expanse provides New York with a real retreat to nature

7 sights in this story
  • Central ParkParkIt is the sixth-largest park in the city, containing 843 acres (341 ha), and the most visited urban park in the United…
  • Bethesda TerraceSightThe fountain, with its Angel of the Waters statue, is located in the center of the terrace.
  • Belvedere CastleSightIt contains exhibit rooms, an observation deck, and since 1919 has housed Central Park’s official weather station.
  • Times SquareSightIt is formed by the junction of Broadway, Seventh Avenue, and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
  • Empire State BuildingSightThe building was designed in the Art Deco style by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and constructed between 1930 and 1931.
  • Statue of LibertyAttractionThe copper-clad statue, a gift to the United States from the people of France, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric…
  • Bow BridgeSight
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