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Madonna Queen National Shrine
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Category: Landmarks & Historical Buildings [Edit]
Neighborhood: East Boston111 Orient ave
(between Beachview Rd & Seaview Ave)
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 569-2100
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Orient Heights (Blue)
8 reviews for Madonna Queen National Shrine
If I had to use one word to describe the 35 Ft. Madonna Statue in East Boston it would be RANDOM!
The Madonna is a stunningly beautiful copper and bronze statue located on a hilltop in Eastie. It has beautiful views of the waterfront, Logan Airport and the city of Boston which makes it an ideal place for pictures. The mosaics, sculptures and history surrounding the Madonna are also very beautiful and interesting.
This has to be one of the most random yet coolest things I have ever seen in Boston and for that it gets 5 stars! Religious or not this is definitely a site worth seeing in Boston!
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I was so bored Saturday, and decided I wanted to go someplace I'd never been to take some photos. So I drove out to East Boston to see the 35 FOOT HISTORIC MADONNA STATUE that i've seen signs for.
It's big.
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Before or after visiting some of the yummy affordable restaurants in East Boston, take a peek a ol' Mary. I'm not a religious zealot by any means, or even religious however let me say, this space should be dubbed one of the eight wonders of Boston.
The Madonna shrine is huge and strange and well, unique. The view of the city and the airport from the space is great. They have a gift shop too -sure it's full of religious trinkets but worth a swing through. There is a church in the building. There is ample parking or a nice walk from Suffolk Downs T stop. The space is lite up during Christmas, complete with a life size nativity.
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There is something very reassuring about having a 35 foot statue of the Madonna overlooking your neighborhood. This place is a wonderful shrine with great mosaics and a strong community feel to it.
The attached church has masses in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and I cannot wait to see it all lit up.
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I'm not Catholic, but this is one of the few decent things in East Boston. It's pretty cool and definately worth stopping by to see.
Impressive shrine with awesome city views....
I am always on the look out for spiritual places. I did a little research on line about the shrine before making my pilgrimage. http://en.wikipedia.or...
The Madonna Queen National Shrine is on top a large lookout in East Boston by Logan Airport.. You can almost feel the planes as the approach for landing. The statue is stunning find in the middle of a residential neighborhood. You also get a great view of the city and airport from the shrine too. Catholic Services are held on Saturday and Sunday and there is a gift shop as well. If you are on your way on 1A from the Logan. You should stop by and sneak a peek.
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One of the best spots to view the city of Boston. Amazing view from this and a great place to take pictures of the city, the waterfront, and runways at Logan.
I don't exactly know the history, but I went to this for the first time and it was huge. Plus the views from the top of the hill are awesome. Oh wait here is what its about take from http://www.discoverwin...:
"Across from the Don Orione Home in East Boston stands a statue of the Madonna 35 feet high made of copper and bronze. It was erected in May of 1954, the Marian Year, and was greeted by thousands of worshippers. Its story dates back to World War II when the famous Jewish sculptor Arrigo Minerbi was welcomed to refuge in the Don Orione's Institution in Rome during the Nazi persecution against Jews. After the liberation, Minerbi created a statue of the Madonna as a gift to the Don Orione Fathers and personal thanksgiving for surviving the war. It was placed on the hill of Montemario overlooking the city of Rome. Soon after, a replica of the six-ton masterpiece was made and shipped to the Don Orione Fathers in East Boston in three pieces. It was reconstructed and dedicated as "The Madonna Queen of the Universe" by Archbishop Cushing. The shrine and serene statue greet visitors year-round. Mass is said Saturdays at 5:00 pm, Sundays at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm, and weekdays at 7:30 pm. The gift shop is open daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Located at 150 Orient Avenue, take Route 1-A, turn at the cross on the hill and follow the signs. 617-569-2100"
Its a really neat site to see so i recommend taking the trek to see the Madonna.
