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Downtown Boston

Downtown is really the heart of the city. Boston City Hall is here, and many powerful companies and agencies are headquartered in the area. Since urban planning was done here before the advent of the automobile, this area of town has secured a decidedly European flavor.
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  • Type: Neighborhood
  • Description: central business district of Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • Also known as: “02108”, “02109”, “02110”, “02203”, “Boston Proper”, “downtown”, “downtown Boston, MA”, “Downtown Boston, Massachusetts”, “Downtown Crossing”, and “Downtown, Boston”
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Places of Interest

Highlights include TD Garden and Massachusetts State House.

Stadium
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is a multi-purpose arena in . It is located directly above the MBTA's , and it replaced the original upon opening in 1995.

Government building
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The , also known as the Massachusetts Statehouse or the New State House, is the state capitol and seat of government for the , located in the neighborhood of .

Hospital
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is a teaching hospital located in the neighborhood of , Massachusetts. It is the original and largest clinical education and research facility of /Harvard University, and houses the world's largest hospital-based research program with an annual research budget of more than $1.2 billion in 2021.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Back Bay-Beacon Hill and North End.

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Historical heavyweights, Back Bay and Beacon Hill are some of 's most beautiful neighborhoods. With narrow, gas-lit streets and scores of architecturally significant buildings, these distinctly different neighborhoods will make up the core of almost any visitor's itinerary.

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Known as "Little Italy" for over a hundred years, the proudly carries the torch of 's Italian heritage. Its narrow, dense streets consistently draw hordes of visitors looking to experience old world culture and first class dining.

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Possessing the largest Victorian row house district in the country, the is one of 's most popular places. After many homes underwent renovation in the 1960s, upscale restaurants and art galleries sprang up, and the area has attracted a diverse blend of families, young professionals, a gay and lesbian community and a thriving artistic center.

Downtown Boston

Latitude
42.35543° or 42° 21′ 20″ north
Longitude
-71.0605° or 71° 3′ 38″ west
Elevation
23 feet (7 metres)
Open location code
87JC9W4Q+5Q
Open­Street­Map ID
node 158809257
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Wiki­data ID
Q14207799
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Turkish—“Downtown Boston” goes by many names.

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