Religious sites in Boston

Historic Religious Sites

Boston's religious landscape reflects its deep colonial roots and diverse immigrant history. This collection includes the 1723 Old North Church, famous for Paul Revere’s lantern signals, and the 1804 Park Street Church, a landmark of evangelical history. Visitors can explore the Gothic Revival Cathedral of the Holy Cross, the largest Roman Catholic church in New England, alongside King's Chapel, which transitioned from Anglican to the first Unitarian church in America. From the Italian-heritage St. Leonard’s in the North End to the modern Seaport shrine, these sites showcase centuries of architectural evolution and spiritual tradition.