Christian Science Plaza, Church complex and urban plaza in Back Bay, United States.
Christian Science Plaza is a church complex and urban space in Boston that spans a large area and combines classic and modern buildings. Water features and open spaces run through the grounds, creating different areas for visitors to rest and explore.
The plaza was founded in 1894 and went through multiple building phases with major expansions in 1906. Further modernization in the 1970s changed its appearance and layout.
The plaza's name comes from Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of the Christian Science movement. The buildings and water features are used by visitors to walk, sit, and observe the architectural design.
The plaza is open daily and visitors can freely walk around and explore the grounds on their own. The site is easy to navigate and has ample seating areas spread across different zones.
Inside the plaza is a three-story glass Mapparium that visitors can enter and view the world from the inside. This globe artwork shows the world map as it appeared in 1935.
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