Historic Centre of Naples
The historic center, or Centro Storico, of Naples, Italy represents the historic nucleus of the city, spanning 27 centuries.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Historic Centre of Naples |
| Location | Naples, Campania, Italy |
| Criteria | Cultural |
| Reference | (ii) (iv) 726 (ii) (iv) |
| Inscription | 1995 (19th Session) |
| Endangered | No |
| Coordinates | 40°51′5.004″N 14°15′46.008″E |
Location of Historic Centre of Naples in Campania Historic Centre of Naples (Italy) | |
Considering that the site is of exceptional value. It is one of the most ancient cities in Europe, whose contemporary urban fabric preserves the elements of its long and eventful history. Its setting on the Bay of Naples gives it an outstanding universal value which has had a profound influence in many parts of Europe and beyond. — Motivation of UNESCO
Almost the entirety of the historic center, approximately 1021 hectares, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, and included in the list of historic assets to be protected; its particular uniqueness lying in the almost total conservation and use of its ancient Greek road layout.