Touring around East Boston - A Concise Guide to Amazing Sites of Interest

East Boston is the part of the city where its international airport is located. East Boston is geographically separated by the harbor and is known to have unique sensibilities to tingle every visitor's senses.

The neighborhood is non-American in terms of ethnic backgrounds. Most of the predominant populations over the years in East Boston have been Irish, Russians, Jews and Italians, as each have taken their turns. The neighborhood has a classic semblance of its cultural aspect amongst its architectures and sites to see.

Madonna Shrine and Don Orione is an iconic 35-feet statue of the Madonna. Constructed according to the original at Rome, this is one of the best statues with Jewish American lineage, and an essence of faith in the Catholic Church, as it protected the artist from Nazi attacks during the Second World War. Constitution Beach in the vicinity of Madonna is one of the most popular beaches in the US. It is also a symbol of uniqueness in East Boston.

With the Italian lineage always having something to offer you cannot refuse, East Boston's assortment of Italian restaurants is truly a great way to experience the local culture. Many community gardens are perfect for the afternoon walks. Lunches at Meridian Market, Santaripo's, Jeveli's, and then a slow tour down the Community Gardens can also prove worthwhile.

Temple Ohabei Shalom Cemetery is a major landmark of national importance in East Boston. The temple stands as the first Jewish cemetery in Massachusetts, and the most exciting one, for its restoration through the Mystic River Jewish Project.