Belvedere Castle

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Belvedere Castle

Park's peak

79th Street
Central Park
New York, NY 10021
+1 212 772 0210
http://www.centralparknyc.org/virtualpark/thegreatlawn/belvederecastle

This small but charming stone castle sits atop Vista Rock, which is the highest point in glorious Central Park. Built in the 1870s, the castle now houses a weather station and the Henry Luce Nature Observatory. The Observatory displays exhibits on the park's ecology. The rooftop offers spectacular views of the park, including the Great Lawn below, as well as the surrounding skyline of Midtown Manhattan. Admission is free.

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