Belvedere Castle

The structure of Belvedere Castle, as well as nearby terraces and pavilions, were all named "the Belvedere," which means "beautiful view" in Italian. It was designed by Central Park co-designer Calvert Vaux and architect Jacob Wrey Mould. The entire complex, which was finished in 1872, was planned as an open-air lookout tower.

The magnificent views of Turtle Pond and Great Lawn to the north, the Ramble to the south, and the surrounding cityscape continue to bring tourists to the Belvedere. The Castle also houses a gift shop and one of the Park's visitor centers. When the building is available to the public, visitors can ascend to extra terraces for a better view.