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Historic Centre of Naples

Rank:

UNESCO

Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Italy

Best of: Architecture, Medieval, Old Town

Description:

From the Neapolis founded by Greek settlers in 470 B.C. to the city of today, Naples has retained the imprint of the successive cultures that emerged in Europe and the Mediterranean basin. This makes it a unique site, with a wealth of outstanding monuments such as the Church of Santa Chiara and the Castel Nuovo. [More Details]

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