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Central Park is a public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City.
The park initially opened in 1857, on 843 acres of city-owned land.
Designed by Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted, Central Park is home to a lot of attractions spread throughout its 843 acres of landscape.
The landmarks nestled in the park are various; visitors can find everything from:
sprawling waters and green meadows to stunning bridges,
performance centers,
educational facilities,
gardens and even classical architecture.
There is a story behind every attraction in the park that is loaded with fascinating history.
Belvedere Castle is a fully functional weather station. Since 1919, the National Weather Service has take measurements from the castle's tower with the aid of scientific instruments that measure wind speed and direction.
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