Old South Church in Boston — Attraction in Boston

The Old South Church (free entry) dates to the 1660s and one of two historical church visits you can make at Copley Square.

We enjoyed the unique architecture of Old South Church, which is Northern Italian Gothic style. The building was designed mid 19th century. There are brochures in the worship hall with information regarding the history and architecture of the building. Both are worth a quick read.

Within the church, we enjoyed the stained glass windows, wood carving pews and wall panels and the Gothic style back wall. On the 'Tour The Church' church website page, you find find information regarding the important things to see within the church.

During our visit, there was lovely organ play taking place during our visit as well, making it nice to sit and enjoy the sounds of the Old South Church while we viewed its interior.

You can conveniently visit the Old South Church in 15-20 minutes before making your way to other attractions at Copley Square or other areas of Boston. It is free to pop in and seemed worth the time to do so if you enjoy seeing...

This is the second-oldest church congregation in Boston, dating back to Puritans in the late 1600s Its original location was the Old South Meeting House on Washington Street in downtown Boston (where the American Revolution was discussed and planned). The congregation returns there once every year.

After the filling of the Back Bay in the later 1800s, the congregation bought this lot and constructed this lovely huge Romanesque stone church, which has fine woodwork and stained-glass windows, plus a powerful organ.

Its big lobby and especially the small adjacent lobby near a rest room have interesting Historical exhibits. These are open almost every day...not just on Sunday.

The ministers preach h thought-provoking sermons...and the choir is fine, too.

The Copley subway stations are on both sides of this corner. Each side accesses oy one direction. To go the other way, you have to cross Boylston St.

If you have time, take a look at the Boston Public Library's pretty inner courtyard ...just...

The rest of the reviews will give you an idea of the architecture and the beauty of the color stained glass panels but I’m leaving a review to warn you that the staff can be plain rude and unwelcoming.

I came here with two family members on Easter Sunday and wandered into the Sanctuary side of the church after services had ended since there were no signs that entry was prohibited. Within 10 seconds, a volunteer / employee saw us and without skipping a beat started reprimanding us like children. Verbatim “how did you get in here” in a particularly rude and unwelcoming tone. A simple “sorry this area is closed to visitors” would have been more than sufficient.

The irony that this church seems to preach the whole “all is welcome here” thing is not lost on us. I’m just glad I hadn’t yet gone through with the donations online towards the church before this awful...