Christian Science Plaza
Massachusetts · United States
We'll stop to admire the beauty of the Christian Science building and reflecting pool. (Guests have been known to run through the fountains on hot summer days!) Your guide will share about a stunning feature inside, which we encourage you to check out!
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Christian Science Plaza
Welcome to the Christian Science Plaza, a truly magnificent ten-acre expanse nestled right in the bustling heart of Boston. As you stand here taking in the panoramic view, you will quickly realize that this is not merely a…
Listen in the app2The Original Mother Church
We begin our detailed architectural journey at the spiritual and historical nucleus of the plaza: the original edifice of the Mother Church, formally known as The First Church of Christ, Scientist. As you approach this striking…
Listen in the app3The Mother Church Extension
Directly adjoining the original sanctuary, we find ourselves dwarfed by the breathtaking scale of the Mother Church Extension. Because the congregation grew so exponentially following the completion of the first building, this…
Listen in the app4The Plaza Lawn and Accessibility Corridors
Stepping away from the monumental facades of the church buildings, we transition into the expansive, welcoming green space of the Plaza Lawn. As you walk across the perfectly maintained pathways, you can immediately sense the…
Listen in the app5The Brutalist Master Plan Architecture
As we pivot our gaze toward the perimeter of the complex, the architectural narrative leaps forward from the turn of the twentieth century into the bold, visionary days of the nineteen sixties and seventies. Surrounding the…
Listen in the app6The Great Reflecting Pool
We now find ourselves standing at the edge of the Plaza's most breathtaking and expansive feature: the Great Reflecting Pool. Stretching out like an immense, pristine mirror, it perfectly captures the reflections of both the…
Listen in the app7The Children's Fountain and Active Uses
Leaving the serene, quiet majesty of the grand reflecting pool, we move toward a distinctly different acoustic and energetic zone: the Children's Fountain and the highly active pedestrian corridors of the Plaza. If the reflecting…
Listen in the app8The Sunken Garden and Honey Locust Trees
Our final specific stop within the plaza brings us to an intimate, beautifully shaded oasis known as the Sunken Garden. Tucked away within the broader ten-acre landscape, this unique circular feature perfectly illustrates the…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our comprehensive walking tour of the Christian Science Plaza, let us take one final moment to stand near the center of this remarkable ten-acre landscape and reflect on the profound concepts of stewardship and…
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What is Christian Science Plaza?
Christian Science Plaza is a place in Massachusetts · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Massachusetts · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 42.3452, -71.0859 |
| Last updated |
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