The Historic Centre Of Naples, A UNESCO Site, Naples, Italy

Naples is one of the oldest cities in Italy, its Greek origins pre-dating even the Romans. This mixed heritage, combined with its origins as a port city, gives it a particular cultural flavour. I got a sense of this unique identity walking around the historic centre of Naples, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What I found was a recognisably Italian town, but with a few quirks of its own.A UNESCO World Heritage SiteThe historic centre (鈥渃entro storico鈥�) of Naples became a World Heritage Site in 1995. This is partly because of its antiquity. You are very much aware of the age of the city as you explore the old town: as UNESCO describes it, the 鈥渃ontemporary urban fabric preserves the elements of its long and eventful history鈥�. A second reason for the inscription is the town鈥檚 location on the Bay of Naples, making it a meeting point for different cultures since early times.

The World Heritage Site includes the streets of the old town. It also encompasses the waterfront area with several important buildings from varying eras, such as the 13th聽century Castel Nuovo and the 19th聽century Piazza del Plebiscito. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: The Historic Centre Of Naples, A UNESCO Site
Guide Location: Italy » Naples
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
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