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Bunker Hill Monument vs Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Fine Arts and Bunker Hill Monument are both endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Museum of Fine Arts is preferred by most reviewers compared to Bunker Hill Monument. Museum of Fine Arts has a TripExpert Score of 97 with endorsements from 11 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Where and Lonely Planet.
Bunker Hill Monument
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Monument Square, Boston, MA 02129
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Frommer's
"The 221-foot granite obelisk, a landmark that's visible from miles away, honors the memory of the colonists who died in the Battle of Bunker Hill."
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Fodor's
"The Battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought on Breed's Hill, which is where the monument sits today."
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"Battle actually took place on nearby Breed's Hill."
Travel + Leisure
"In 1842, the monument had a steam-powered elevator, but now the only way to the top is via 294 winding steps."
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Michelin Guide
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"The 221ft granite obelisk (1842), which actually stands on Breed's Hill where the 1775 battle was fought, is Charlestown's most prominent landmark."
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Museum of Fine Arts
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465 Huntington Ave, Avenue of the Arts, Boston, MA 02115-5597
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Fodor's
"Count on staying a while if you have any hope of seeing what's here."
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Concierge
"One of America's grandest art museums, the MFA holds American and European paintings from the 7th century to the present."
Lonely Planet
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"The Museum of Fine Arts holdings encompass all eras, from the ancient world to contemporary times, and all areas of the globe, making it truly encyclopedic in scope."
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Time Out
"Founded in 1870, the MFA moved from Copley Square to its current home, a neoclassical granite building on Huntington Avenue—the so-called "Avenue of the Arts"—in 1909."
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Not For Tourists
"Arguably one of the top museums in the country. Go for the Copleys."
