We know that Boston’s architecture is appealing – especially its skyline. However, the city acquires a magical kind of beauty when viewed from above. An aerial perspective also helps us to better understand Boston, its neighborhoods, and how everything fits together. The more you look at these 15 aerial photographs, the more unexpected details emerge – they’re truly mesmerizing.
- This shot manages to capture two beloved symbols of Boston: Fenway Park and the Citgo sign.
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- The expanse of the Charles River gently curves towards the sunset.
Flickr/Josh Wardell
- Sometimes shots captured from plane windows turn out spectacularly well!
Flickr/Kim Jones
- Taken from the Skywalk Observatory, this image reveals the city dusted with snow and an icy Charles River.
Flickr/Selbe Lynn
- The streaked lights of the traffic at dusk fade when compared to the beacon that is Fenway. Can you spot the buildings reflected in the river?
Flickr/Robbie Shade
- A unique perspective on Boylston Street that captures part of Trinity Church and the front of Boston Public Library, across Copley Square.
Flickr/Wally Gobetz
- This image was captured by a drone, above Larz Anderson Park in Brookline. The land used to belong to one large estate known as “Windy Top.” The views from the park’s hill are great, but those from the air are even better
Flickr/Eric Kilby
- In the foreground, the BU Bridge, which was built in 1928, steals your attention. Is anyone else surprised by the lack of traffic on Storrow Drive?!
Flickr/Katherine Hala
- Boston looks like an extremely complicated Lego masterpiece from this high up!
Flickr/Matt Hintsa
- An image captured by drone over Arlington. It draws your eye directly to the ocean on the horizon.
Flickr/Juhan Sonin
- The Parkman Bandstand looks totally different when viewed from an aerial point of view. This perspective also highlights the geometric patterns formed by the paths on the Common.
Flickr/Marco Verch
- A lovely, sandy shot of Winthrop.
Flickr/Eric Kilby
- It’s easy to forget that, at one point, Fort Independence wasn’t joined to the mainland. Built in 1801, the fort is an interesting and scenic place to explore today.
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- The surreal light in this shot gives Cambridge a futuristic feel at night.
Flickr/David McCormack
- The John Hancock Tower was designed to reflect the buildings around it; the shimmering lights and soft blue hues of this shot are stunning.
Flickr/Thomas Hawk
Have you ever personally seen Boston from an aerial point of view? Share your “Boston from above” shots with us on the Only In Boston Facebook page.
Flickr/james
Flickr/Josh Wardell
Flickr/Kim Jones
Flickr/Selbe Lynn
Flickr/Robbie Shade
Flickr/Wally Gobetz
Flickr/Eric Kilby
Flickr/Katherine Hala
Flickr/Matt Hintsa
Flickr/Juhan Sonin
Flickr/Marco Verch
Flickr/kaveman743
Flickr/David McCormack
Flickr/Thomas Hawk
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