All Saints Way is a narrow alley off Battery Street in Boston’s North End, filled with Catholic saint portraits, figurines and handmade art. Peter Baldassari began collecting saint cards as a child and has built the display over many years. Much of it can be seen from the street, even when the gate is closed. Pause to look at the individual images, or take photos if you are able to enter. In summer, a visit can pair with one of the North End’s neighborhood feasts.
A collection built over a lifetime
All Saints Way is a private shrine in an alley off Battery Street in Boston’s North End. Peter Baldassari began collecting saint cards as a child. Over time, the display grew to include framed portraits, figurines and handmade art connected with Catholic saints.
The pieces cover the brick walls, with some set high above the alley. The collection has also been decorated seasonally. Take a moment to look at the different images and the care put into arranging them.
Viewing the alley
The alley is on private property and has a gate. Much of the display can still be seen from the street when the gate is closed, so access inside is not guaranteed. If you enter to take photos, make a donation; the flowers and their upkeep cost money.
The North End holds different neighborhood feasts through the summer. Visiting during one can add a local celebration to a stop at the shrine. Peter Baldassari has also shared brief background on the neighborhood and its events with people who meet him there.
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Where is All Saints Way?
It is in Boston’s North End, in an alley off Battery Street.
What can you see at All Saints Way?
The alley is decorated with Catholic saint portraits, figurines and handmade art collected by Peter Baldassari.
Can you enter All Saints Way?
The alley is on private property and gated. Much of the collection can be viewed from the street, but entry inside the gate is not guaranteed.
Should you make a donation?
If you go inside the gate to take photos, make a donation toward the flowers and upkeep.
