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Belvedere Castle

Sitting on Vista Rock, one of the highest points in the park, the castle provides excellent views of Central Park, particularly to the north. It is a popular spot for photography and contains a visitor center and a nature conservatory. Just below the castle to the north is Turtle Pond, a small, swamp-like pond holding various fish, frogs, insects, and birds.

Address: 79th St
Hours: Closed · opens 10 am
Weekly hours
Mon Closed
Tue 10 am–5 pm
Wed 10 am–5 pm
Thu 10 am–5 pm
Fri 10 am–5 pm
Sat 10 am–5 pm
Sun 10 am–5 pm
Read from the travel guide, which lists: Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM
Price: Free
Website: centralparknyc.org (opens in a new tab)

Mon	Closed
Tue	10 am–5 pm
Wed	10 am–5 pm
Thu	10 am–5 pm
Fri	10 am–5 pm
Sat	10 am–5 pm
Sun	10 am–5 pm

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