Bunker Hill Monument

Address:	Monument Sq, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
Phone:	+1 617-242-5641
Site:	nps.gov
Rating:	4.6
Working:	9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM

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Khaydar Makhmadiev

Один из объектов "тропы свободы" - монумент в честь сражения на Банкер-хилл. Является одним из самых знаменитых памятников, напоминающих о славном прошлом. Битва состоялась 17 июня 1775 г. Руководили действиями ополченцев полковники Уильям Прескотт и Джон Старк, а также генерал Израэль Патнэм. Трижды англичане предпринимали атаки на позиции патриотов, укрепившихся на высоком холме, и каждый раз были отброшены. У ополченцев не хватало боеприпасов, и история сохранила категорический приказ полконика Прескотта: «Не стрелять, пока не увидите белки их глаз!» Сражение закончилось победой патриотов, англичане потеряли убитыми и ранеными больше 1 тыс. человек. Банкер-Хилл стал для американцев символом стойкости и мужества, символом борьбы за свободу. К 50-летию славного сражения бостонцы решили возвести гранитный обелиск. Его высота составляет 67 метров. Каждый желающий может подняться к его вершине, для этого надо преодолеть 294 ступеньки (лифт отсутствует). Зато сверху открывается прекрасная панорама на гавань и город. Рядом с обелиском в 1881 г. был открыт памятник полковнику Прескотту (скульптор – Уильям Стори).

Emilio Winter Paradise

Un lugar fantástico en muy cerca de boston, ciudad donde pase todo un mes el año pasado. Es un lugar ideal para disfrutar de una tarde de otoño en massachussets. Además muy cerca hay un local donde vende unas hamburguesas deliciosas. Desgraciadamente tengo muy mala memoria y no recuerdo el nombre. Junto con salem creo que es uno de los lugares mas bonitos de los alrededores de boston.

Chris Treiling

If you are physically able to climb 294 spiral stairs its well worth it for free. At the top its very small and crammed only four tiny windows to look out of. The area surrounding the monument its like walking back in time lots of old beautiful houses. If you are unable to make the climb its still worth it to go as there is a lot to do around the monument including a nice museum and historical plaques surrounding it. If you are using public transportation the monument is a 10 minute walk from the Community College stop on the orange line. This is a great place rich with history, would recommend to any history buff.

Mout Laurent

293 steps after a day of walk along the brick line (freedom trail)! The high point of the trail. Maybe we should have started the route at this point (we started at Boston common)! The view is nice, but it was difficult to have the time to appreciate, because the area at the top is narrow, and there were a lot of people (in August). Gardens nearby are pleasant and perfect to take a rest after ;-) If you are not in a hurry, you can spend your time in a small museum at the bottom of the monument.

Vivajando

Este obelisco marca o local de uma das primeiras batalhas da Revolução Americana combatida em 17 de Junho de 1775, edificado em homenagem à batalha de Bunker Hill. Hoje é possível subir ao topo do monumento para conferir todos os arredores.

Stone 刘

这是我沿着自由之路最后一个到达的地方，5:50的火车，5点钟我走过Charlestown Bridge 来到这里。虽然看不懂文字，但是图片上还有眼前的方碑都给我很震撼的感觉。趴在草坪上，拍一张高大上的照片，感受一下美国人争取自由的精神，安静而祥和。

Phil Messina

A must-see for American Revolution history buffs! Great to do as part of the Freedom Trail... it is the last stop so you may want to consider not climbing the steps (there are 294!!!) to the top. On weekends and summer days, it can get quite crowded and you dont really get much time at the top to admire the view. It is, after all, an obelisk and space is cramped. We had about 90 seconds before folks coming up made it too crowded to bear. And I hear that the stairwell is not always open.

Akilan Bharathi

Pretty monument with historical significance. The neighbourhood around is still maintained intact with historical architecture, old-fashion street lamps, etc... The monument is on top of hill and gives nice view of the streets running down with Bunker Hill Bridge and few skyscrapers of Boston in the backdrop! More importantly, this is one of the trailheads of the Freedom Trail. So it would be nice to start of with this monument and continue with your Freedom Trail experience.

Matthieu Roth

Les "quelques" marches vous mènent jusquà un point de vue sympathique qui clôture bien le freedom trail. Le quartier est très agréable. À la nuit tombé les rue alentours dégagent une atmosphère presque magique à la lueur des lampadaires.

Arry Areizaga

I went on a beautiful morning, the best time to go is when the day is very clear. The monument is very high and offers a clear view of the city of Boston. Get ready to climb two hundred plus steps, but it is well worth it. Ask the park rangers to give your a little history lesson on the pictures depicting the battle that took place there at the birth of our nation. Amazing place to visit and since it is free, please leave a generous donation.

Seung Hyeon Lee

계단 294개... 아무생각 없이 걷다보면 후들대는 다리를 느낄 수 있습니다. 높이 올라가서 보는 뷰는 매우 매력적! Attractive city view is very nice! If u visit the monument in fall, scene would be beautiful as well.

Matt Riley

Free and worth a climb if you have time. Its a long climb to the top but you get a decent view South over Boston. Theres not a lot of room at the top and the windows are a little dirty but theres something quite satisfying about making your way up there. Just note theres no lift, its stairs all the way! If you turn up before 9:30am you can go straight in, after that you have to get a free, timed ticket from the museum opposite.

Li Zhao

This is the last stop of freedom trail. The Bunker Hill Monument is located in the other side of Charles river, and the other side of Boston Harbor. We walked from the Boston Common all the way to the Bunker Hill Monument (the freedom trail) so we were the last two people who were allowed to go inside of the Bunker Hill Monument. Inside it we feel cold and dark. We climbed 294 steps in order to get the birds view of Boston.

Nathaniel Gopen

Amazing view of the city which is well deserved after racing up the narrow steep steps! Make sure to come on a day that isnt too busy so you dont have to wait for people climbing up and down the stairs. Once you get to the top make sure to stop, catch your breath, and look around at the awesome view of Boston and much much more. I came with a friend and it was a great time! I would definitely climb the stairs here again!

Alexandra López Espinosa

Gran memorial al final del Freedom trail. No llegamos a subir pero la entrada es gratuita. El museo que se encuentra justo enfrente también es gratuito y tiene una buena exposición sobre el conflicto.

Robert Harris

Great view. Cool neighborhood. Check out the museum across the street FIRST where you need to get your ticket rather than walking straight to the monument. Some unclear signage and occasional unapologetic rangers, but also some very helpful and knowledgeable rangers at this NPS location. Try to run up all the stairs without stopping! Check out the revolutionary war artifacts in the museum.

Matteo Tento

Vista incredibile di tutta Boston! consiglio vivamente di salire fino in cima, importanti le scarpe da ginnastica e un discreto allenamento perchè gli scalini sono tanti ;)

Jason Kay

The history surrounding the construction of the obelisk is interesting and if you are walking along the Freedom Trail it is worth checking out. A lot of the beauty can be appreciated from the outside. If you have bad knees it isnt worth climbing the stairs and fighting the crowds. Just peek in from the bottom to get a feel for what interior is like.

Jay Cellphone

I was in the 7th grade my first time up and down the monument. My legs were so sore i had trouble walking. If you are physically weak, dont bother, but if you dont care and you are up for the challenge, go for it. The view is truly spectacular from up there. Mind your feet, the steps were built for midgets and it spirals around all the way to the top.