Photos of Bethesda Fountain

The Bethesda Fountain in New York's Central Park is located between the lake and the trees. It is the core landmark of Central Park and can be quickly reached from 72nd Street. The fountain was built in 1873 to commemorate soldiers who died at sea during the Civil War, and the name Bethesda is taken from a biblical story. The sculpture in the fountain has a nice name - The Angel of Water, and the four statues around the fountain represent "moderation", "purity", "health" and "peace" respectively. There are often flocks of swans swimming in this pool, and many tourists rowing in the lake behind the fountain. This is a place for New Yorkers to relax. In addition to resting on the fountain square, you can often see new people taking wedding photos. There are often artist performances in the bridge hole opposite the fountain, so remember to tip after watching.