UNESCO SITES
Awarded the title of Unesco World Heritage sites, these treasures offer unique experiences you do not want to miss.
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Naples
Naples offers visitors an extraordinary amount of art galleries and museums as it is filled with art treasures . The city center spreads over an area of 17 square kilometers and it is the largest historic center in Europe; it has been included in the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. A city among the most important European capitals until 1800, incredibly rich in historical testimonies, palaces, villas, monuments, and unique museums such as the archaeological one.
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Royal Palace Of Caserta
It is one of the most fascinating baroque complexes in the whole South. . It is situated in the Cilento National Park and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thanks to the genius and creativity of architects Luigi and Carlo Vanvitelli, the Royal Palace is considered not only one of the main attractions in Italy but also one of the most sumptuous palaces in the world. It attracts a million tourists every year. When you step into the English garden you will find yourself in a magical green labyrinth where you will be surrounded by different types of plants and trees. The most enchanting place here is the “Bath of Venus”, a small lake, hidden in the vegetation, where there is a beautiful marble statue of Venus.
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Pompei
The Archaeological Park of Pompeii is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world and it is also the one which attracts more tourists. A city of ancient origins, Pompei was a lively city of the Roman Empire where products such as oil and wine were produced and exported. The ancient town is protected within a very large archaeological site which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Among the ruins of Pompeii, there are two main monuments that you cannot miss to visit: the Roman Forum and the Temple of Apollo.
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Ercolano
Struck by the earthquake of 62 AD and buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, together with Pompeii and Stabiae, Herculaneum is a town in the province of Naples that houses an archaeological park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The layer of lava that covered the city helped keep the ruins of Herculaneum in a perfect state of preservation over the years. Organic materials, such as wooden furniture, papyrus, and fabrics were found still intact in the area.
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Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most renowned areas of Campania. Here high cliffs meet the sea and hide small bays and coves with beaches where you can relax. The towns and villages are home to high fashion shops, artisan shops, and excellent restaurants. The Amalfi Coast is not only home to internationally famous resorts, such as Positano and Amalfi, but also boasts small villages with an intimate atmosphere where time seems to stand still and where you can enjoy a relaxing and peaceful stay.
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Cilento National Park
Cilento, the southernmost part of Campania, marked the borderline between Magna Graecia and the autoctone italic populations. For this reason, you can find important archaeological sites in Cilento, such as Paestum, an old Greek city dating back to the 6th century BC. Cilento National Park is the ideal destination for a journey through nature and history. In the Park, you can visit the beautiful archaeological sites, ancient historical centers, medieval villages, and numerous caves and oases of extraordinary natural beauty.