Central Park – Bethesde Terrace and Fountain

Bethesde Terrace

Bethesda Terrace is reachly-ornamented,included two stone staircases that
lead from the upper level of the Teracce and beautiful arcade.There is
overlooking theBethesda fountain, the Lake and wooded shores of the
Remble.This place is created as a center of socializing for people to see
and to be seen.It`s located in the heart of the park,favourite destination
of park visitors.

Location: Mid-Park at 72nd street

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Grant’s Tomb

Grant’s Tomb

The granite and marble structure was completed in 1897 designed by architect John Duncan. Over a million people attended Grant’s funeral parade in 1885. The parade for the dedication ceremony of the tomb, held April 27, 1897, the 75th anniversary of Grant’s birth, was almost as large and was headed by President William McKinley. New York City was chosen as the burial site so that Mrs. Grant could visit frequently, and because Grant was grateful to New Yorkers for their outpouring of affection during his later years.

I’m impressed with the structure of grant’s tomb.

Big Monument located in the park of Riverside.

Scale was pretty big, more than I expected. It is the largest mausoleum in North America.

The completed structure includes a main lobby, overlooking a sanctuary in which grant and his wife is entombed.

It made me feel honor about him in silent atmosphere.

Exterior of grant’s tomb was also huge. And also, design of architecture was very detail.

Two sculptures of eagle something like that which is on both side of stairs were outstanding.

Around there you can find some benches made of mosaic.

It was unforgettable experience!

What to do in the area:

When you are done with the visit of Grant’s Tomb, you can enjoy the beautiful area!

First, you can walk around Riverside Park and take a look at the view of the Hudson River.

Then, visit Riverside Church which is just next to the park. This is an interracial and international church in New York City. A lot of famous people such as Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela, had given speeches in it.

And if you have enough time, you should go to Columbia University.

It’s not that far from Grant’s Tomb

General Grant National Memorial is located near the intersection of Riverside Drive and West 122ndSt.

You have to take 1 subway train uptown direction and

get off at west 116th St Station at Broadway.Walk six blocks north and two blocks west.

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Central Park – Conservatory Garden

Conservatory Garden takes its name from huge glass conservatory that once

stood on the same spot and was built in 1898.

This garden is composed of three small gardens with different styles:

Northen Garden – French style – its center is a lovely fountain named the

Three Dancing Maidens, surrounded by flowers which change seasonally.

The Central Garden – Italian style – is bordered on both north and south

sides by wolkways lined with crabapple trees ,between them there is meadow

and a beautiful geyser fountain. On the west side of this garden you can see

semicircle with wisteria trees.

The South Garden – English style – less formal then other two. At  the

center is a bronze sculpture – young boy and girl based on characters from

Secret Garden.

It`s surrounded by a reflecting pool upon which float water lilies and swim

dozens of gold fish.

Location: North-East Side Park, 5Ave and 105th Street

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Central Park – Shakespeare Garden

Shakespeare Garden first became known as the Garden of the Heart in 1913. Then in 1916-  400 years of his death- the Garden was named with its current name.It isn`t flat, it looks like rose petals with step paths,wooden benches and little plates with verses of his plays and sonets.

Only those plants mentioned in his plays were planted there.These include roses,columbine
primoso,wormwood,quince….

Located: West Side between 79th and 80th streets

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Central Park – The Lake

The lake in Central Park

Location: Mid-Park from 71th to 78^th Streets.

Subway: Take the 6 and stop at 77^th station.

This lake is the largest body of water after the Reservoir in Central Park. It offers various activities for park visitors to enjoy. Everyone loves it !

So why not you ?

Take an afternoon to enjoy it fully !

Around the lake you will see diverse places such as The Bethesda Terrace, the Loeb Boathouse and the Bow Bidge.

Go there and see all those places made famous by hundreds of movies.

It is really worth it!

First, do the most famous and popular activity on the lake : Rent a row boat at the Loeb Boathouse and have a beautiful and romantic stroll.

If you are hungry, you can have lunch or a snack at the Loeb Boathouse before your boat trip.

The Lake

Then from the lake, take a look at the fountain which is called the Bethseda Fountain. The Sculpture that tops it, Angel of Waters, was designed by Emma Stebbins in 1873 and is one of the most recognizable icons in the entire park.

The Bethseda Fountain

While you will still be row boating, you will pass under a bridge, the Bow Bridge. This is another famous place in Central Park.

The Bow Bridge

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Central Park – Remembering John Lenon

On the corner of Central Park west ave. and 72th street we can find the Dakota building. In front of this building was shot John Lennon by Mark David Chapman.Yoko Ono is still lives in this building.

Close to this we can find the Strawberry Fields with John Lennon Memorial. The Strawberry Fields have the name of the Beatles song. The Beatles song has name after children chelter in Liverpool name The Strawberry Fields.This is a peace memorial with the sign “Imagine”. Imagine is name of John Lennon a song and a album…

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Central Park Statues

Alice In Wonderland:

EditThe statue of Alice in Wonderland as been made by Lewis Carroll in 1865. The work is composed by all the characters from the cartoon. You would reconize : of course Alice, the cat, the rabbit, etc… It is very huge, you can climb it and sit on the big mushroom like the kids.

The statue is located on East 74th street on the north side of Central Park’s Conservatory Water.

Still Hunt:

Still Hunt, a crouching panther waiting to pounce, was created by Edward Kemeys, the famous American sculptor.The panther has scared many joggers as they approach this life-size and realistic representation. Unlike the traditional sculptures of other animals in the Park that sit on a base or pedestal, Kemeys situated his animal directly atop the ledge of the rock.It’s one of those little hidden gems of the city that would be easily missed but which makes for a little smile when you find it.It`s located at West side of East Drive, mid-Park at 76th Street

Balto:

Balto is a statue of a siberian husky.A 1995 animated movie was based on the heroic exploits of him.Frederick G.R. Roth, who designed the statue, was a well known animal sculptor.It`s located at East Drive at 67th Street.One of the most admired statue in the park.

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