If you’re planning to pop the question in New York, forget fancy rooftops or prix fixe dinners. The most romantic spot in the city to propose is free, open to all and looks like it was ripped straight from a storybook: Belvedere Castle in Central Park .

A new study by bridal brand A Diamond Is Forever ranked the top 30 proposal locations in the U.S. and abroad and Belvedere Castle snagged a spot in the national top 10. Perched on Vista Rock, the park’s second-highest point, this 19th-century folly is beloved for its turrets, balconies and sweeping views over Turtle Pond, the Great Lawn and the Manhattan skyline. Translation: instant Instagram gold.

Built in 1869 by architect Calvert Vaux (yes, the same guy behind much of Central Park’s iconic design), the castle was ori

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