A popular point of interest in Central Park, Belvedere Castle houses exhibit rooms and an observation deck along with the Central Park weather station since the year of 1919. Designed by the famous architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, Belvedere boasts its architectural blend of Gothic and Roman styles. Belvedere means ‘beautiful view’ in Italian language. Now the castle serves as a popular visitor center and gift shop. Tourists mark this spot as the perfect place to spend some time in the quiet in Central park.