Trinity Church

Trinity Church is a large stone building with a central tower in Copley Square, Boston, following the Romanesque style and designed by H. H. Richardson. The structure displays thick granite walls, deep rounded arches, and a compact floor plan with side transepts.

The congregation formed in 1733 in a different part of Boston and first built a simple wooden structure. The current granite building was completed in 1877 after the parish moved to Copley Square.

The building takes its name from the Christian Trinity and represents a defining example of Richardson's Romanesque style in Copley Square. Visitors today can see how the structure fits into the life of the neighborhood, serving as a place for worship, concerts, and community gatherings.

Tours run from Tuesday through Sunday and let visitors examine the stone carvings, murals, and colored glass windows inside. Entering usually requires no advance booking, but it is wise to check for service times and special events.

The foundation rests on more than 4,500 wooden piles driven deep into the filled soil of Back Bay to distribute the weight on the soft ground. This foundation remains below the water table so the piles do not decay.

Location: Boston

Inception: 1877

Architects: Henry Hobson Richardson

Architectural style: Richardsonian Romanesque, Romanesque Revival architecture

Part of: Back Bay

Address: Clarendon Street

Phone: +16175360944

Website: https://trinitychurchboston.org

GPS coordinates: 42.34989,-71.07536

Latest update: December 18, 2025 20:12