Bethesda Terrace and Fountain

Bethesda Terrace and Fountain is the the heart or center of the central park. Its an icon for the park. It is really the jewel in the New York city's crown.

It is located in mid park area at the level of 72nd-73rd street. It is located just south of the lake at the northern end of The Mall.

This place is the main tourist attraction and most of the tourists visiting the central park come here too. Nearly every tourist with a camera get's photographed in front of the monuent.

The sculpture at the top is called as Angel of waters and symbolizes the water purification and healing powers.

Beneath the angel are four small statuses of child like figures, around a central pillar. The fountaion is located at the lower level of Bethesda Terrace. The terrace also has an upper level. Both levels are connected to each other by three set of stairs. Two on the side and one central.

The central stair is southern than the two others.

The terrace is the hub of different recreational activities. Various musicians and artists can be found performing here specially during the tourist season.