Garden of Peace, Boston

Name: Garden of Peace
Address: Boston, United States

#175 among attractions in Boston

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The Garden of Peace in Boston, Massachusetts, is a memorial commemorating victims of homicide and a living reminder of the impact of violence. It is a visual testament to the need for eliminating violence. The Garden of Peace, is a memorial to homicide victims. It is a symbol of hope for peace and renewal in our lives, our community, and the world. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'36"N, 71°3'42"W

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Beacon HillBoston United States

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Garden of Peace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Freedom Trail, Government Center, Massachusetts State House, Boston Athenæum.

~1330 ftSE
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
7 min walk • The Freedom Trail in Boston is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. Marked largely with brick, it winds from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
~590 ftE
Square
Government Center, Boston
3 min walk • Government Center in Boston, United States, stands as a central hub for both the city's civic and administrative affairs. Situated in the heart of downtown Boston, this area is home to various federal, state, and city government offices.
~760 ftSW
Federal-era home of state legislature
Massachusetts State House, Boston
4 min walk • The Massachusetts State House, prominently situated on Beacon Hill in Boston, is a grand emblem of the state's political history and architectural heritage. Completed in 1798, this distinguished landmark, with its iconic golden dome, serves as the seat of the...
~780 ftS
Grand 19th-century library and art museum
Boston Athenæum, Boston
4 min walk • The Boston Athenaeum is one of the oldest independent libraries in the United States. It is also one of a number of membership libraries, for which patrons pay a yearly subscription fee to use Athenaeum services.
~740 ftE
Square
City Hall Plaza, Boston
4 min walk • City Hall Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts, is a large, open, public space in the Government Center area of the city. The architectural firm Kallmann McKinnell & Knowles designed the plaza in 1962 to accompany Boston's new City Hall building.
~610 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Boston
3 min walk • The Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial is a memorial in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The memorial was dedicated in 2007, and displayed 870 names, as of September 2014.
~800 ftW
Museum, Historical place, National park
Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston
4 min walk • The Boston African American National Historic Site, in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts's Beacon Hill neighborhood, interprets 15 pre-Civil War structures relating to the history of Boston's 19th-century African-American community, connected by the Black Heritage Trail.
~1290 ftSE
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
7 min walk • The Old Corner Bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in the historic core of Boston, Massachusetts.
~470 ftW
Park
Temple Street Park, Boston
3 min walk • Temple Street Park is a.06-acre park in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The park is owned by the City of Boston and maintained by The Friends of Temple St Park.
~360 ftSE
Square
Pemberton Square, Boston
2 min walk • Pemberton Square in the Government Center area of Boston, Massachusetts, was developed by P.T. Jackson in the 1830s as an architecturally uniform mixed-use enclave surrounding a small park.
~550 ftN
Park
Cardinal Cushing Memorial Park, Boston
3 min walk • Cardinal Cushing Memorial Park is a park located at 5 New Chardon Street in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The park features a bust of Richard Cushing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Garden of Peace?

Nearby attractions include Suffolk County Courthouse, Boston (2 min walk), Bowdoin Street, Boston (2 min walk), Pemberton Square, Boston (2 min walk), Mount Vernon Church, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Garden of Peace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Garden of Peace:

Metro

Bowdoin • Lines: Blue (3 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: Blue (3 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (3 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (7 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (8 min walk)
Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (11 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (12 min walk)
Boston South Station (18 min walk)