Cultural
Historic Centre of Naples
Naples
Inscribed 1995
This cultural property encompasses the historic centre of Naples, a major Mediterranean port city located on the western coast of Italy. The site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995 in recognition of its exceptional urban fabric and architectural heritage spanning from the ancient Greek and Roman periods through the medieval and modern eras. Naples' urban layout reflects the layering of different civilizations, with streets and monuments demonstrating Greek, Roman, medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque influences. The city's visual character is defined by dense networks of narrow streets, monumental religious and civic buildings, fortifications, and residential structures that illustrate the evolution of urban planning principles over millennia. The historic centre contains significant archaeological remains, including elements from the ancient city of Neapolis, alongside substantial medieval and early modern buildings that document Naples' role as a major cultural and political centre in the Mediterranean region.
Location
Naples
Inscription
1995
