Architecture
| Historic Centre of Naples * | |
|---|---|
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Country | Italy |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iv |
| Reference | 726 |
| Region ** | Europe |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1995 |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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- See also, Buildings and structures in Naples
Naples' 2,800-year-history has left it with a wealth of historical buildings and monuments, from medieval castles to classical ruins. The most prominent forms of architecture visible in present-day Naples are the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque styles. The historic centre of Naples is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Naples has a total of 448 historical churches, making it one of the most Catholic cities in the world in terms of the number of places of worship.
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