Trinity Church in the City of Boston

I have to admit that this review is purely for the exterior of the building. I admired this beautiful church for three days during my last visit. The architecture reminded me of that found in cities like Budapest or Kraków in Eastern Europe. Had I not been on a tight budget I would have paid the $ 7 to visit this registered historic landmark and place of worship. I recommend pairing this with a visit to the Boston Public Library during your visit (they’re located across from one another on the same plaza).

Trinity Church is a beautiful church in Copley Square. I don’t know much about architecture or art history, but if you are interested in those fields, apparently Trinity Church is a very architecturally significant building. From my noob perspective (i.e. no knowledge or background whatsoever), the inside is beautiful: high ceilings, a plethora of stained glass windows, and tall candles and flowers. An organist was playing softly during our visit. We did a self-​guided tour and spent about 15 minutes admiring the inside of the church.
Unfortunately, there is an admission fee (hence only 3 stars). For adults it is $ 7, for students $ 5, and children 16 and under are free with a paying adult.

Located in the Copley Square, Trinity Church is simply a sight to behold as you are walking up and down the streets of Boston, this church is one of the few churches that is freestanding and you can see all 360 degree view of it by walking around it (without its sides being attached to another building).
There are tours that you can pay to take to enter the church itself, but I feel the most beautiful part of it is the beautiful architecture that went into building it, as well as the small mini courtyard located in the back of the church. Since it is located in a central location near Georgetown, you’ll actually walk by it so many times either from the front or the back that each time you glance at it, the sight of it is simply still impressive. By the end of your trip, you should be able to recognize it and locate where you are exactly from this main point.
I happend to walk by it on my last day here and noticed that someone had strung colorful string pom-​poms throughout one of the trees and it made the background of the Trinity Church come more alive with color and life. Simple sights like these can truly make people happy as I saw even one local postmaster (who probably has taken the same route many times over) walk past the tree, stop and smile at the sight, and then walked backwards to take a photo. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight of this that even locals here are still enjoying this area no matter how many years they’ve lived here.

Stunning! Absolutely stunning! Trinity Church in Boston is magnificent. This historical landmark is rated among the Top 10 Buildings that represent American architecture particularly American Romanesque architecture. Boston has many churches that date back in the 18^th-​century, but it’s the Trinity Church that I really wanted to see as I read so much about it on the internet.
Tickets are $ 7, which gains you entrance inside the Trinity Church for a self-​guided tour. It’s worth it to see the all the glories of what placed this church on the international map. The exterior sort resembles the churches/​cathedrals in Europe the with stone-​stone crafted biblical figures perched on the façade. It kind of reminds me of the ones I saw at the Notre Dame in Paris, France, but not as gothic-​looking. However, the interior of Trinity Church is what sets them apart of their European counterparts. High cathedral ceilings, artistic wood craftsmanship, biblical stained glass windows, grand-​scale murals, art, and plenty of ornamental details on the walls, the ceiling, the floors, and the pews. The wood craftsmanship throughout the Trinity Church is impressive. The overall appeal is breathtaking. There is so much to take in. It’s hard to believe this building is what started American Architecture.
I was very lucky to arrive at exactly 9:00AM on a Friday morning. Doing so made me one of the first people to self-​tour the premises before the tour groups arrived. I was also one of the lucky few to actually watch and listen to captivating music from the church organ. The sign outside said that a mini organ recital started later in the afternoon, but I presume the Organist was either practicing his piece or tuning the organ.
Trinity Church is definitely a must-​visit in Boston.

The church is gorgeous. Really a cool place to go. There is a cost to go inside, and it’s $ 7 for adults. If you’re around Boston on a rainy day and looking for something to do, its worth it.

Beautiful church! Really captures its existing architecture paintings and imagery. You can tell they really kept it in tact. Its a great church to just view, just tell the person at front desk that all you want to do is pray, and youll get to see the church without having to have a tour guide. (Which is only $ 7 for those wondering)

Okay you are in Copley Square, what is there to do? You can check out Hancock Tower and/​or the neo-​classical Boston Public Library
This church charges you $ 7 for either the guided or a self-​guided tour. Hmmm if I have to pay, I would get the guided tour then.
Pro –tip A free tour is offered every Sunday directly following the 10:00 am summer worship service, and meets in front of the Eagle Lectern immediately after the service has concluded
Why would you pay? I guess you can check out the La Farge murals and stained glass.
I sneaked into the hallway to take a peak at some of the stained glass and left with $ 7 bucks in my pocket.
Maybe next time, I might pay if someone in my group was really interested in checking it out and we missed the free tour.
Otherwise, I will pass and spend more time in the library or walk along the Charles (all free activities).

Came here for a friend of a friend’s wedding. Huge place. Nice art and architecture. I haven’t been to church in a long time and this one took the cake for me.

Trinity church is an amazing piece of history that ushered in a new style of architecture and put Boston on the international map. As a must-​see for any local resident or tourist, the church does charge an admission price of $ 7.
I would highly recommend the guided tour (about 45 minutes) to learn about the building’s general history, architects, and important art elements (awe-​inspiring stained glass windows, majestic paintings, hand-​carved pews). The interior of the church is breathtaking and although some complain about the steep admission fee, I feel it is well worth it to witness the glory of this Boston icon.
After the tour, make sure to stop outside again to take in the full view of the façade and appreciate the Richardson Romanesque features that make Trinity Church one of a kind.

This is so beautiful, first time I’ve ever paid to go inside a church but I understand why after seeing how beautiful inside truly is. The carvings are amazing, they have a huge pipe organ on the back wall. Cost $ 7.00 a ticket and we got a full detailed map and a explanation of the windows. I took photos and go photos of what looked like a orb.

The charge to get into the actual church is worth it (you can buy your tickets downstairs to the left).
It’s fantastic and fills you with awe (whether you’re religious or not).
The meticulous detail is breathtaking!
If you’re in the area, you might as well take advantage of some of our country’s history.

Trinity Episcopal Church is one of the most beautiful churches we have ever been in.
I have walked and toured it many times and have never tired of coming here. My favorite image, is of it reflecting off the glass from the nearby Pru. Very cool and spiritual!
Trinity also has a long history of outreach to those living on the magins that is very impressive. The discussion of relevance often crops up in how a church is viewed. That isn’t even a question here. Some big inner city churches «get it» and Trinity understands it’s mission and that’s why folks flock here.
If you are considering a visit to Boston, or just walking the Freedom Trail, then Trinity is a must stop when you are in the Copley area. I would suggest combining your visit with lunch along Boylston Street, or shopping on Newbury. Ahh, Pizzeria Uno.
Enjoy!

Very beautiful church. The building itself is enough to inspire you, but if you go on a Friday around 4, i think. you can get in on a concert for free as well (suggested donation 5.00)
We heard an organist which was very ominous and haunting given the amazing architecture of the place.
The area outside the church is lovely as well. Great place to sit and people watch or read.

The stunning piece of architecture never fails
To draw my attention every time I walk by it…
And I live right across the street!
Next time you’re walking by this beautiful church,
Take a minute to really look at it, admire it,
And imagine this section of Boston without it.
The deal: this is one of the most photographed historical buildings in the entire country…
And we’re lucky to have it in our neighborhood!

I was in MA on business and managed to get away and spend a short amount of time in Boston before my flight home. My only objective was the Boston Public Library, but this church caught my eye.
Post-​visit, I’ve since learned that it’s quite famous. Being Agnostic I am not a churchgoer, but do appreciate the beauty, architecture and history. I was super bummed to miss a musical program occurring right when we had to head to the airport for our flights. We did manage to go down to the bookstore to see some of the stained glass (and photograph, bummed I couldn’t photograph the main chapel, but totally understood) as well as see some of the fantastic masonry.
Tried to support the church via the gift shop, but had to leave when we realized their computers were down and the purchases had to be hand-​written/​run. Since there were a few people ahead of us, we returned our items to their spots and reluctantly dashed away to the airport.
Next time I’m in Boston for work again I plan to visit again and hopefully take the self-​guided tour.

A beautiful church and a lovely venue for a concert. The seats are a bit stiff, but the sounds and sights inside should more than make up for it.

The church is beautiful don’t get me wrong. I enjoyed going through and taking pictures.
However the $ 7 admission is steep — for churches it’s the most expensive in Boston that I experienced. Even the massive Christian Science Mother Church’s guided tour is free.
When you go in Trinity there is a person there asking why you are coming. If you say to look around he sends you to the basement to pay $ 7 and receive their self-​proclaimed «award winning map.» You then can go back upstairs and be let in the church. If you say you are coming to pray/​reflect you can go in for free, but the person at the entrance warns you that you must sit on the right and cannot walk around! There was a man coming as I was leaving who first stated his intention was a tour, but upon hearing the cost suddenly felt led to pray; I paid — wouldn’t want to lie right before entering a church.
Their map was good at pointing out where things were and what the names of them are, but gave little background on them. I’d recommend not visiting this place other than to pray (or «pray») or maybe the guided tour would be of more value. An interesting system being run here. I’d rate this the lowest on my entire trip to Boston.

This place is gorgeous! It’s not the first church ever built but it looks like it. It is beautifully built.
A self tour is $ 7… Really?! Not even A guided tour? If it were a guided one, I’d pay to learn the history but nope… Nothing. Not even audio.
I’m not cheap. I pay a lot for museums and sights/​sounds but for a house of worship? I never expect to pay unless donated (during mass).
I’ve been to every church in Boston to look at and they all have been free.
Note: go across the street to the Protestant church, it’s beautiful and free!
Overall: it’s beautiful but for $ 7, ehhh not unless I’m being told what’s it about.

I recently attended my first service at Trinity Church. Of course, the exterior and the interior architecture of the building is lovely, but the real wonder is what happens inside. I was truly overcome with happiness from the warm and welcome atmosphere. The Sermon, delivered by Rev. Ann W. Stevenson (sadly her last there), was very thoughtful and heartfelt on the themes of redemption and healing. Additionally, the choir was one of the finest I’ve heard outside of special holiday services.
I was baptized and confirmed in an Episcopal Church, but have not attended a church service with the exception of weddings and funerals in some time. This service was perhaps just the inspiration I needed to regularly attend church again.

For someone who is not religious, I spent a lot of time in churches in Boston. And even though many along the Freedom Trail were beautiful and the burial grounds rather fascinating, the one that cannot be missed is Trinity Church.
Trinity Church is one of the most significant buildings in early U.S. architectural history and the first American style (Richardsonian Romanesque) to be imitated in Europe. Beautifully maintained and tranquil, it is a wonderful place to take a break and contemplate in the heart of Back Bay.
I’ve visited many churches throughout the U.S. and abroad and this one really is something special. If you venture downstairs to the visitor center where you will purchase tickets for your self-​guided or docent-​led tour, you will be amazed at the modern renovation. I walked all through the building and was impressed that this is very much still an active Episcopal church and community center and it was bustling with activity.