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Central Park

A magnificent city sanctuary situated in the centre of Manhattan. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, it opened in 1876 and now offers numerous recreational and cultural outlets. The Belvedere Castle (a stone castle built on Vista Rock in the middle of the park at the 79th Street Transverse) offers excellent views, while the Shakespeare Garden, just west of the castle, contains flowers and herbs mentioned in the Bard's plays. The Central Park Conservancy offers various free walking tours. There is also a theatre and sports facilities in addition to the celebrated Central Park Zoo.

Address: 
From 59th Street to 110th Street,
New York,
United States
Telephone: 
212) 310 6600 or 360 2726 (walking tours hotline).
Website: 
www.centralparknyc.org
Opening times: 

Daily 24 hours (park); daily 1000-1630 (visitor centre).

Admission fees: 

No

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
No

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