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  • 4/5 Sascha B. 5 years ago on Google • 217 reviews
    A landscaped section of Central Park remembering John Lennon and his legacy. Always a very busy part of the park. In one corner you'll find the memorial mosaic with the caption "Imagine". Bring flowers and remember John's words. Take a walk around. "Strawberry Fields" lays close to the Dakota Building.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greg H. 1 year ago on Google • 179 reviews
    The Imagine Mosaic is one of the world’s most renowned and revered mosaic and an iconic homage to one of the greatest singer and musician of all time. Located in Central Park of New York City and designed by a team of artists from the Italian city of Naples, the Imagine Mosaic is a living memorial to John Lennon, one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century and is named after his 1971 hit song, “Imagine.” In July of 2022, I brought myself and my wife to view the mosaic for our first time and upon seeing it up and close, we both found it to beautiful and a fitting tribute to Lennon. It was touching to see that flowers were placed on the mosaic and that folks from different walks of life were there to observe and reflect on this great work of art. When visiting NY, my wife and I definitely recommend that you take a moment to visit and view this highly celebrated memorial to John Lennon.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan B. 2 years ago on Google
    I had seen photos of this mosaic, but have never had taken the time to find it in Central Park. During out list trip to NYC I realized I wasn’t near John Lennon’s apartment and googled the location of the mosaic. It was great to see it in person, and it actually wasn’t crowded. If you believe in the concept of Imagine, you need go see this place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh W. 2 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Great memorial and essential stop in NYC for any Beatles/John Lennon fan. It has a very serene and respectful atmosphere in the park, and there was even a Beatles tribute band at the memorial singing songs with everyone around joining in. Very special place amidst the busy city and worth the stop.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Regina S. 1 year ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Central Park in NY was interesting. Watching people laying on John Lennons memorial to take pictures was very funny. The best part was watching the homeless guy sit in the midst of them smoking weed from a pipe. Everyone maneuvered around him like nothing unusual. Gotta love NY!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dan F. 2 years ago on Google
    The “mosaic” itself is pretty small. There’s usually someone singing Beatles songs for donations but for such an iconic figure who lived across the street, you’d think there would be more of a memorial
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dana O. 7 months ago on Google • 579 reviews
    So amazing to see this and have a man in the park playing a guitar and singing Beatles music. Just a wonderful experience

  • 5/5 Sam 8 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    A beautiful view and a cute little area with some vendors and stuff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina G. 1 year ago on Google • 36 reviews
    A beautiful area of Central Park. Easy to find from the 72 street subway stop. Walk around strawberry fields and take a photo of the memorial. Stunning tribute to an iconic artist gone too soon. The Dakota entrance where Lennon was assassinated is just across the street from the 72 st metro stop.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandy P. 1 year ago on Google • 17 reviews
    I really enjoyed it! It’s in Central Park and Free. It a great place to escape the busy city. If you are a tourist… it’s a break, with great views. I was so tired, from walking, standing in long lines, rushing to see the attractions and this was GREAT! It’s a beautiful park. The memorial mosaic was a “must see” historical sights. Especially, if you are a Beatles fan. Or, if you’ve been to the sights in England. I got to hear live music, a man, playing Beatles music. You could sit on a park bench or picnic on the (not crowded) grass. The whole park, is a break from the city. And, not far. When you rest up, you are in the area of many museums/attractions. Oh… and, they have food stand venders. You can get a quick bite to eat and not spend as much as the tourist geared restaurants/expensive places. I loved it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aimee L. 2 years ago on Google
    If your a fan of John Denver ... this is a must see. Not crowded part of the park. Some musicians were playing guitars and singing. Nostalgic feeling.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kellie C. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    This was a site goal to see as we walked through Central Park. There were some guys doing their best playing some John Lennon songs. Nice area of the park and took some family pictures.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Axel S. 1 year ago on Google • 328 reviews
    Eine tolle Atmosphäre. Hier treffen sich John Lemon Fans und Menschen, die sich ihm verbunden fühlen. Sie lassen sich auf dem Mosaik fotografieren und fühlen sich ihm nah. Der Clou ist alle stellen sich an und fotografieren sich gegenseitig - keine Hektik, kein drängeln, alle sind nett miteinander - toll 👍✌️

  • 5/5 Randee N. 7 months ago on Google • 107 reviews
    A holy place to go and join others to honor John LENNON.

  • 5/5 ste w. 1 year ago on Google
    Something we always wanted too do, visiting from the North West of England. The imagine mosaic was lovely, seeing everyone smile around it, we sat in strawberry field, listening too the busker watching the world go by.

  • 4/5 Tony S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great history at this place, musicians playing acoustic Lennon and Beatles songs are spirit lifting as you sit around and relax

  • 4/5 Demi 1 year ago on Google
    A must see when you are a Beatles fan. Don’t expect to much, because overall the mosaic is small. But because of the vibe from the people and musicians that (ofcourse) are singing Beatles song makes it a nice place to just sit, chill and enjoy the environment.


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