Belvedere Castle looks like a medieval fortress, but it was built in 1869 and has never defended anything except bird watchers...
— From the tour: The REAL Story of Central Park
Belvedere Castle looks like a medieval fortress, but it was built in 1869 and has never defended anything except bird watchers.
Quick Facts
- It serves as an official weather station for the National Weather Service
Location
New York City, USA
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Central Park
An 843-acre rectangle of nature that took 20 years and 20,000 workers to make look 'natural.' They moved more earth than digging the Panama Canal.
Empire State Building
Built during the Great Depression as a flex, this building was so empty for years that New Yorkers called it the 'Empty State Building.' Now it's just empty of affordable rent.
Statue of Liberty
She's been standing there since 1886, but did you know she was almost sent to Egypt? And that her original color was brown, not green? The French really knew how to regift.
Bow Bridge
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Brooklyn Bridge
This bridge took 14 years to build and claimed at least 27 lives - including the original architect. It's been sold to gullible tourists more times than we can count.
Grand Central Terminal
This 'terminal' isn't just a train station - it has a secret platform, a tennis court on the roof, and a hidden bar that was speakeasy during Prohibition.