Are you planning to pop the question in NYC?

Turns out you don’t need a rooftop with skyline views or a five-star restaurant to set the scene—you need a castle.

That’s right, Central Park’s Belvedere Castle was just named one of the top 10 proposal spots in the entire U.S. , according to a new ranking by A Diamond Is Forever .

The 19th-century stone castle perched on Vista Rock has long been a favorite backdrop for engagements, but now it’s officially one of the most romantic places in America to say “yes.”

Designed in 1869 by Calvert Vaux (one of Central Park’s original architects), the castle lives up to its name—“belvedere” literally means “beautiful view” in Italian.

From its twin balconies, turrets, and sweeping skyline vistas , it’s basically a ready-made fairytale

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