Ciao! If you’ve been to Boston, chances are that you’ve been to the North End. After all, it’s the Little Italy of Massachusetts, home to numerous Italian restaurants and bakeries as well as historical sites, shops, and other businesses. Whether you’re a foodie or a history buff, Boston’s North End is a must-visit location in the city.

A trip to the North End of Boston is like transporting back in time in some ways and being in a European village in others. This historical section of the city was first settled by Europeans in the 1630s. Beginning in the 1860s, mostly Italian immigrants settled in the area.