Boston Athenaeum vs Trinity Church
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Trinity Church ranks marginally higher than Boston Athenaeum. Trinity Church has a TripExpert Score of 90 with endorsements from 9 sources such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Not For Tourists.
Boston Athenaeum
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10 Beacon St., Boston, MA
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"An old and distinguished private library, having hosted the likes of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne."
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Time Out
"The Boston Athenæum published America's first literary magazine and acquired an extensive library of books and works of art."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This magnificent private library is tucked away behind red leather–bound doors with more than 600,000 volumes of gilt-lettered books and rare manuscripts."
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Not For Tourists
"Old books, including one true crime account bound in the author's skin."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Boston Athenaeum is one of the nation's oldest private lending libraries."
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Trinity Church
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545 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
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Fodor's
"In his 1877 masterpiece, architect Henry Hobson Richardson brought his Romanesque Revival style to maturity."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The ornate French-Romanesque Trinity Church is the masterwork of architect HH Richardson."
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Frommer's
"The Copley Square landmark features 30-minute organ recitals by local and visiting artists on Friday at 12:15pm."
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Afar Magazine
"This is a historical landmark of America, worth a visit if you are into architecture. Check out the court yard at the back as well."
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Not For Tourists
"Romanesque, with massive open interior. Completed in 1877."