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Bow Bridge
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“Bow Bridge, one of the most iconic features of Central Park, is renowned for its unique design and setting.”
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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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