Bethesda Archway features a colorful tile mural and ornate architecture.
An outdoor view of an archway at Bethesda Terrace in New York City's Central Park. The archway consists of special painted tiles creating a mural. Square columns flank the alcove mural. The mural looks like a window with a lattice over it. The top of the archway is an elaborate concrete bevel. The painting through the lattice is blue and green. The tiles around the painted window are light red and tan. There are circle designs along its frame. A flower petal design in reds is at the top of the arch within the mural. A concrete step is at the base of the alcove. It has curved ends. Much of the front of the step is chipped away.