Belvedere Castle

Belvedere Castle, in Central Park

Belvedere Castle is a surprising miniature castle perched on a rock of Central Park. The New York audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this picturesque belvedere, which offers one of the finest views over the park.

A miniature castle on its rock

Rather incredible, this small castle of medieval appearance stands in the very heart of Central Park, perched on the Vista Rock, one of the highest points of the park. Built in the nineteenth century in a picturesque style blending Gothic and Romanesque, Belvedere Castle was designed as a romantic folly intended to offer a belvedere. With its towers, its terraces and its pointed windows, it seems straight out of a tale. It today houses a weather station and offers, from its terraces, magnificent views over the park, the lake and the skyscrapers.

What to see

You admire the picturesque miniature castle with towers and pointed windows, perched on its rock, and you enjoy magnificent views over the park, the lake and the skyscrapers. Belvedere Castle is one of the finest belvederes of Central Park. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Belvedere Castle lies in the heart of Central Park, on the Vista Rock, in New York, reachable on foot by a climb. The terraces and the belvedere are freely accessible public spaces; access follows its own hours, which vary. The view is particularly beautiful on a clear day.

What is Belvedere Castle of Central Park?

A miniature castle of medieval appearance, a romantic folly of the nineteenth century perched on Vista Rock, which houses a weather station and offers magnificent views over the park.

Where is Belvedere Castle?

In the heart of Central Park, on the Vista Rock, in New York.