There’s no doubt about it – Boston is the most beautiful place in the world. These 13 photos show the city’s charm…old and new.

  1. City Skyline Reflection

Rene Schwietzke/flickr The city looks simply majestic at night.

  1. Boats in Boston Harbor

Ken Douglas/flickr Brightly colored boats bobbing in the harbor - so pretty!

  1. Boston From Above

Navaneeth KN/flickr The city looks so serene and peaceful from up here.

  1. The Old Reflected in the New

Ken Lane/flickr Boston has an incredible mix of old, historic buildings and new, modern ones.

  1. The City Comes Alive

walknboston/flickr All lit up, Boston is a bustling metropolis.

  1. Sunset at Fenway

Jason Mrachina/flickr Nothing in Boston is more iconic than Fenway.

  1. A Peaceful Place in the City

Jeff Gunn/flickr A kayaker on the Charles River finds a quiet, peaceful spot.

  1. Back Bay Beauty

Steven Martin/flickr This beautifully-preserved neighborhood is a real jaw-dropper.

  1. A History That Goes Way Back

Fernando Garcia/flickr Central Burying Ground on Boston Common Park has some very, very old headstones.

  1. Grand Sanctuary

Thomas Hawk/flickr The Arlington Street Church is magnificent.

  1. Because Boston Isn’t Always Buttoned-Up

lee/flickr The Make Way For Ducklings sculpture in Boston Public Garden proves that we also appreciate whimsy here.

  1. Fall Foliage on Commonwealth

clary2/flickr Nothing beats the autumn colors on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.

  1. South Station Glowing

Bill Damon/flickr Who knew that a transit hub could be so beautiful?

What’s your favorite place in Boston? Let us know in the comments!

Rene Schwietzke/flickr

The city looks simply majestic at night.

Ken Douglas/flickr

Brightly colored boats bobbing in the harbor - so pretty!

Navaneeth KN/flickr

The city looks so serene and peaceful from up here.

Ken Lane/flickr

Boston has an incredible mix of old, historic buildings and new, modern ones.

walknboston/flickr

All lit up, Boston is a bustling metropolis.

Jason Mrachina/flickr

Nothing in Boston is more iconic than Fenway.

Jeff Gunn/flickr

A kayaker on the Charles River finds a quiet, peaceful spot.

Steven Martin/flickr

This beautifully-preserved neighborhood is a real jaw-dropper.

Fernando Garcia/flickr

Central Burying Ground on Boston Common Park has some very, very old headstones.

Thomas Hawk/flickr

The Arlington Street Church is magnificent.

lee/flickr

The Make Way For Ducklings sculpture in Boston Public Garden proves that we also appreciate whimsy here.

clary2/flickr

Nothing beats the autumn colors on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.

Bill Damon/flickr

Who knew that a transit hub could be so beautiful?

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