Boston it is one of the cities to put at the top of your preferences for a trip to United States of America. The city has over six hundred thousand inhabitants but the metropolitan area, called Greater Boston, it hosts around 4 and a half million. The American city is located on the confluence of rivers Charles e Mystic which flow into the Atlantic Ocean where the port is located of Boston.
What to see in Boston: 12 places of interest and places to visit
Boston It presents itself with a harmonious ancient and modern architecture. Built by the Puritans in 1630, it is one of the oldest cities in the States. There capital of Massachusetts it was an English colony until the mid-XNUMXth century and the Victorian architecture of Beacon Hill leaves no doubt about its origins. The importance that Boston has played during the American War of Independence it is captured by the austerity and dignified air that the city offers at first glance. However, there is no shortage of more informal neighborhoods like that of South End dotted with pubs, bistros and trendy clubs.
Boston what to see. Boston is undoubtedly one of the most European cities in the United States, a peculiarity that it can certainly contend with San Francisco and it is defined the city of culture e of freedom thanks to the numerous colleges and universities located in its territory. Among these the blazoned Harvard, which was founded by the Pellegrini fathers just sixteen years after the birth of the city.
What to see in Boston in one day and what to do
Boston is a city that is difficult to visit in one day. However if your time is really tight even if you intend to visit Boston with kids, we recommend following the itinerary “Freedom Trail” along which the major points of interest of the capital of the in Massachusetts.
Boston Guide
1 Freedom Trail Boston: the freedom trail
Boston it is called "the walking city" because it is a city that can be visited entirely on foot along the Freedom Trail (The Path of Freedom) approximately six kilometers long, which runs alongside the places of greatest interest in the city which embrace the key points of the american revolution. Red bricks and tiles draw the red line found along the path and which connects sixteen important monuments of Boston. It starts from Boston Common (the oldest park in the United States, 1634) to pass by the State House and the Faneiul Hall, and then continue until Bunker Hill Monument touching, among others, Boston Massacre Sight, Granary Burial Ground, Paul Revere's House.
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2 Visit Boston: Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)
Il Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) by Boston it is one of the oldest and most important art museums in the United States. Known for its collections of American and European art (Renaissance, Baroque and Impressionism), the museum is admired every year by around one million visitors who can count on a collection of over 450 thousand works of art. Among the most valuable works stands out the Madonna of humility by Donatello (1430) Where do we come from? Who we are? Where do we go? (1897) of Gaugin, The Postman Joseph Roulin by Van Gogh (1888) e il painter in Rembrandt's studio (1629). He Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has the most complete collection of ancient art nubian outside Khartoum. The museum is open from Saturday to Tuesday (10,00am/17,00pm) and from Wednesday to Friday (10,00am/22,00pm). From April to October it is open Japanese garden. Paid entrance.
3 Boston Landmarks: Isabella Stewart-Gardner Museum
THEIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum it preserves around 2500 works of art among which Death and Assumption of the Virgin (1434) of Fra Angelico, Mercy for Vittoria Colonna (1545) of Michelangelo, Madonna of the Eucharist (1470) e Stories of Lucrezia (1498) of Botticelli, Pietà and the Portrait of Fedra Inghirami di Raffaello.Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum it was built at the end of the XNUMXth century at the behest of Isabella Stewart Gardner and winds around a Venetian Renaissance style courtyard. Some important works from the museum were stolen in 1990 and are still untraceable despite a reward of millions of euros. Visiting hours from 11,00 to 17,00. Closed on Tuesday. Entrance is paid.
4 Boston from Above: Skywalk
One of the best ways to get an overview of the American city is to go up to the top floor of one of the skyscrapers. Among these, without a doubt, stands out Prudential Center which, on the fiftieth floor, features a skywalk with breathtaking views.
5 Boston Libraries
La Boston Public Library (1848) is the oldest public library in the United States as well as being the largest with almost 9 million books including one million seven hundred rare books. There John Kennedy Library it is the presidential library dedicated to Joh Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States. the library contains documents from the Kennedy presidency, as well as personal effects belonging to the President. Boston Athenaeum, on the other hand, is one of the oldest independent libraries in the States. Finally the Massachusetts Archives or theMassachusetts State Archives which houses documents relating to American Independence. If you visit asking: what to do in Boston if it rains? Boston libraries are the right answer.
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6 Boston landmarks: what not to miss
If you have time available, don't miss the opportunity to visit other points of interest in Boston and various attractions. In particular:
- Harvard University Art Museums, Cambridge;
- Trinity Church (masterpiece of sacred architecture);
- Esplanade (from Longefellow Bridge to Harvard Bridge, the beach on the Charles River);
- Black Heritage Trail;
- African Meeting House (XNUMXth century, first black church in America);
- Robert Gould Shaw and 54th regiment memorial (dedicated to black soldiers who fought for the Union);
- Charles St.;
- Back Bay (upscale area of the city);
- Downtown;
- Old State House;
- Chinatown (Boston's Chinese neighborhood);
- North End (the Italian neighborhood);
- Bunker Hill Monument (in Charleston, in memory of the battle of 1775);
- New England Aquarium;
- Science Museum;
- Theater District (between Washington Street and Harrison Avenue).
7 When to go to Boston
The Christmas period is well suited to visitors looking for particular emotions and to those (or perhaps it is better to say, those) who love shopping. It is said that Boston is an alternative to New York (shopping city par excellence) to absolutely take into consideration. For the New Year (First Night Boston) the American city presents a series of city events organized to make the most of the first night of the year. The offer ranges across the most disparate fields, in order to satisfy every participant, every age group and every possible taste. They range from concerts to cabaret shows, to sporting events and guided tours of the symbolic places of Boston.
If you are in town in February, don't miss the New Year del Chinese New Year. In April not to be missed, on the third Monday of the month, the Boston Marathon, one of the oldest in the world (1897). For July 4th (US national holiday) but also for other times of the year, Boston presents a very rich offer of attractions. In autumn, in New England, don't miss the naturalistic spectacle of foliage which is repeated every year thanks to the strong temperature variations of the period and the Boston Local Food Festival.
8 The climate of Boston
The top of Boston it is temperate, with summers that do not exceed 27/28 degrees in the hottest month (July) and winters with temperatures that can easily drop below zero. Snowfall in winter and widespread rain throughout the year.
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9 Where to shop in Boston
Along the elegant newbury street, the windows of the most famous designers in the world are an attraction. But the Prudential and the Copley Place, are other areas of the city full of interesting and refined shop windows. For those who love ancient objects, it is a must visit charles street, while the department stores are all grouped together in the neighborhood of Downtown Crossing. in near Boston there are several company outlets that represent the real point of reference for those looking for discounted prices. Alternatively, for those looking for a different experience, the advice is to visit Copley Square the market with food and fruit (Tuesday and Friday).
10 How to get to Boston from Italy
Boston Logan International it is the international airport of the city. From Italy, the airport is well connected to Rome and Milan especially thanks to the airlines Alitalia e British Airways, among the others. The Boston Logan International it is located about 15 km from the center of Boston which can be reached by bus, shuttle, taxi (not prohibitive costs), train and the red subway line. Many hotels offer free shuttle service. To avoid traffic it is also recommended to use the Boston Water Taxi which also connects the airport Logan International at different points in the city.
11 Eating in Boston
Restaurants, fast food, pubs, choose where to eat at Boston it's just a matter of taste and pocket. There are several proposals from Italian restaurants which we obviously do not recommend for a matter of culinary experience which cannot be separated from local proposals. The advice is to go to places where you can eat shellfish and fish specialities. In particular: oysters, calamari, mussels, fish soups, sea urchins, octopus, clams and anchovies. The factory is also located in Boston Prince pasta founded by Italian emigrants.
12 Sleeping in Boston
As with other American cities, the choice ofaccommodation in Boston it's just a question of pocket. So we go to the cheapest ones Bed and Breakfast (there are also luxurious and experiential ones) to luxury hotels. A wide and varied choice that cannot ignore the location. Choose carefully, booking a little in advance, in order to avoid bad last-minute surprises.
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