Bethesda Fountain

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Bethesda Fountain is a prominent 19th-century neoclassical fountain in New York City's Central Park, famed for its Angel of the Waters statue and role as a popular gathering and landmark spot.


Statements (46)
Predicate Object
instanceOf fountain
landmark
public artwork
architecturalStyle neoclassical
category Central Park structures
Fountains in New York City
Neoclassical architecture in New York City
Outdoor sculptures in Manhattan
country United States
dedicatedTo Angel of the Waters
genre outdoor sculpture
hasFeature central basin
sculptural figures
upper basin
water jets
hasNameOrigin named after the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem
hasStatue Angel of the Waters
hasUse gathering place
meeting point
photo location
tourist attraction
heritageDesignation New York City landmark
inception 19th century
isA notable meeting point in Central Park
popular filming location
isPartOf Central Park landscape design
locatedAt Bethesda Terrace
locatedIn Central Park
Manhattan
New York City
New York State
United States
locatedNear 72nd Street Cross Drive
Loeb Boathouse
The Lake (Central Park)
The Mall (Central Park)
materialUsed bronze
stone
operator Central Park Conservancy
ownedBy City of New York
partOf Bethesda Terrace
publicAccess yes
significantFor Angel of the Waters statue
appearance in films and television
role as a Central Park icon
touristPopularity high


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