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  • Q: What is Copley Square?
    • A: Located in the heart of the city, Copley Square is a public square dedicated to native Bostonian artist John Singleton Copley.
  • Q: What was Copley Square previously called?
    • A: The square was known as Art Square until 1883.
  • Q: What activities and attractions can be found at Copley Square?
    • A: The square is a favorite gathering place, featuring outdoor markets, restaurants, cafés, bars, and live entertainment.
  • Q: What notable buildings surround Copley Square?
    • A: The square is surrounded by several architecturally significant buildings, including:
      • Trinity Church
      • Old South Church
      • Boston Public Library
      • John Hancock Tower
      • Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
      • Bostix Kiosk
  • Q: What is Copley Square's connection to the Boston Marathon?
    • A: The world-renowned Boston Marathon finishes in Copley Square, where a memorial celebrating the race is located at the corner of Boylston and Dartmouth Streets.

560 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

Copley Square
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