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Old North Church
193 Salem St.
Boston, MA 02113
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #54 of 326 attractions in Boston
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The signal from the steeple of Boston's oldest church triggered the War for Independence that led to the birth of America. On that fateful night in... more » The signal from the steeple of Boston's oldest church triggered the War for Independence that led to the birth of America. On that fateful night in 1775, the two lanterns in the steeple told Paul Revere that the British were approaching by boat, not on foot. « less
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Attraction type: Historic site, Religious site, Other
Address: 193 Salem St. Boston, MA 02113
Tel: 617-523-6676

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“Very Nice to look at”
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3 of 5 stars
blacwulf13
Maryland
22 May 2009

It is a great church to visit if you are into that sort of thing, but unless you have someone describing the history to you or you know it yourself there isn't much to see. However, it is good to go see if you've been to see the Revere House. more

“Loved the Italian community here!”
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5 of 5 stars
tuliptree
Charleston, South Carolina
4 Jan 2009

Yes, the Old North Church was a delight to visit! We loved being able to walk in and wander around the first floor on our own and sit in any of the boxes and look around. Beyond the Church itself, my favorite part was wandering around the surrounding community. This area has a heavy Italian influence and it was so... more

“Worth a wander past”
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3 of 5 stars
scottcabal
Kent, UK
21 May 2008

The Old North Church is worth walking past as part of the Freedom Trail. It is the location where lanterns were held to warn that the British were coming. We didn't have time to look inside, but it's a nice church from the outside and a must-see if you're interested in the history of Boston It is a nice church... more

“A Freedom Trail Must!”
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4 of 5 stars
CincinnatiGuy
Cincinnati, OH
10 Mar 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

How can one visit Boston and not go? It is a historic stop on the Freedom Trail but it is a fascinating architectural experience as a church built in 1723 with the boxed pews with member’s names attached and the Wren-inspired steeple. more

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Old North Church Address

193 Salem St., Boston, MA 02113
Tel: 617-523-6676