Bethesda Terrace and Fountain

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by Alonso Javier Torres from Madrid, Espa�a

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Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, located in Central Park, New York City, is one of the park's most iconic and picturesque landmarks. Designed by Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted, the terrace was completed in the 1860s and serves as a grand gathering place overlooking the Lake. The two-level terrace features intricately carved sandstone balustrades, staircases, and a stunning arcade adorned with Minton tiles. At the center stands the Bethesda Fountain, crowned by the Angel of the Waters sculpture, created by Emma Stebbins in 1873.

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