Pope John Paul II Memorial, Boston

#250 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

A memorial placard of Pope John Paul II, sometimes called Papal Mass Plaque, is installed in Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'17"N, 71°4'5"W

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Beacon HillBoston United States

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Pope John Paul II Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boston Common, Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boy and Bird Fountain, Opera House.

~590 ftNE
Venerable park with historic cred
Boston Common, Boston
3 min walk • Boston Common, America's oldest public park, is a verdant oasis in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1634, this sprawling 50-acre park serves as a communal backyard where locals and tourists alike can enjoy a slice of nature amidst the urban landscape.
~520 ftSW
Bridge
Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boston
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, the Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge is a charming pedestrian bridge that offers a picturesque passage over the lagoon within the city's historic Public Garden. This elegant bridge is not only a functional walkway but also a beloved icon...
~910 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Boy and Bird Fountain, Boston
5 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Boston, the Boy and Bird Fountain offers a tranquil retreat to both locals and tourists alike. This charming sculpture, which is both a work of art and a functional fountain, is located in the city's vibrant public garden space.
~1450 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opera House, Boston
7 min walk • The Boston Opera House, also known as the Citizens Bank Opera House, is a performing arts and esports venue located at 539 Washington St. in Boston, Massachusetts. It was originally built as the B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre, a movie palace in the Keith-Albee chain.
~630 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Oneida Football Club Monument, Boston
4 min walk • The Oneida Football Club Monument, sometimes called Football Tablet, is a monument by Joseph Coletti, installed in Boston Commons, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~1230 ftE
Monuments and statues
Parkman Plaza, Boston
6 min walk • Parkman Plaza is a plaza in Boston Common, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~910 ftW
Monuments and statues
Small Child Fountain, Boston
5 min walk • Small Child Fountain, also known as Baby Fountain, is a fountain and sculpture by Mary E. Moore, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~560 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Boston
3 min walk • The Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common at Boston, in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was erected in memory of Massachusetts soldiers and sailors who died in the American Civil War.
~330 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Bagheera Fountain, Boston
2 min walk • Bagheera Fountain is a 1939 fountain by Lilian Swann Saarinen, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~960 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cheers, Boston
5 min walk • Cheers Beacon Hill is a bar/restaurant located on Beacon Street in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, across from the Boston Public Garden. Founded in 1969 as the Bull & Finch Pub, the bar is best remembered internationally as the exterior of the bar seen in the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, which ran between 1982 and 1993.
~880 ftW
Monuments and statues
Ether Monument, Boston
5 min walk • The Ether Monument, also known as The Good Samaritan, is a statue and fountain near the northwest corner of Boston's Public Garden, near the intersection of Arlington Street and Marlborough Street. It commemorates the use of ether in anesthesia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pope John Paul II Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Boston Common and Public Garden, Boston (1 min walk), Bagheera Fountain, Boston (2 min walk), Triton Babies Fountain, Boston (2 min walk), Marvin E. Goody Memorial, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Pope John Paul II Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pope John Paul II Memorial:

Bus

Tremont St @ Boylston Station • Lines: 55 (6 min walk)
Stuart St @ Charles St S • Lines: 504, 55 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (6 min walk)
Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (7 min walk)

Metro

Park Street • Lines: Red (8 min walk)
Chinatown • Lines: Orange (9 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (16 min walk)
Boston South Station (18 min walk)