Centro storico

City district Naples, Campania, Italy

What to expect

The historic center of Naples, also known as Centro Storico, is the oldest part of the city with a history spanning over 2,700 years. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, covering approximately 1021 hectares, and contains several quarters, including Avvocata, Montecalvario, and San Giuseppe. The area is home to numerous cultural and artistic resources, such as obelisks, monasteries, cloisters, museums, and underground archaeological excavations with Roman and Greek remains. Visitors can explore the unique stories and essence of Naples, discovering its beauties, colors, sounds, and flavors. The historic center is a great place to visit with family and friends, offering a glimpse into the city's rich history and cultural heritage

Plan your family visit to the Centro storico with these blog insights 👇

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Naples short trip for families: Vesuvius experience, pizza adventure & underground tour

Naples short trip for families: Vesuvius experience, pizza adventure & underground tour
This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled through the Centro Storico. "You have to watch out for individual cars and speeding mopeds." We also found "Napoli Sotterranea - an entrance to the underground of Naples"

Highlights: We enjoyed wandering around the area and discovering hidden gems, even though we had to pay attention to the traffic ✨