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Boston Common vs Trinity Church

Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Trinity Church is the choice of most reviewers compared to Boston Common. Trinity Church is ranked #8 in Boston with recommendations from 9 sources including Not For Tourists, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Boston Common
Boston Common
8 / 10
Tremont, Beacon, Charles, Park & Boylston Streets, Boston, MA 02108
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Boston Common has served many purposes over the years, including as a campground for British troops during the Revolutionary War and as green grass for cattle grazing until 1830." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Nothing is more central to Boston than the Common, the oldest public park in the United States and undoubtedly the largest and most famous of the town commons." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Public Garden is quiet and contained, the adjacent Commons is open and bustling." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"A green, 50-acre oasis in the heart of downtown Boston, the Common is the oldest park in the United States (first laid out as a pasture for cattle grazing in 1634)." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A beautiful spot to walk in all seasons, during the winter, the Frog Pond has a magical skating rink that will delight both young and old." Full review
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Trinity Church
Trinity Church
8 / 10
545 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
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Fodor's Fodor's
"In his 1877 masterpiece, architect Henry Hobson Richardson brought his Romanesque Revival style to maturity." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The ornate French-Romanesque Trinity Church is the masterwork of architect HH Richardson." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Copley Square landmark features 30-minute organ recitals by local and visiting artists on Friday at 12:15pm." Full review
Afar Magazine 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." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Romanesque, with massive open interior. Completed in 1877."
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