Historic district of Rome

The historic district of Rome was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1980.[1] It covers 19,91 km² and is included in 22 rioni with 186.802 inhabitants.[2] There are 25.000 important archaeological sites and locations.[3]

Historic district of Rome
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official nameCentro storico di Roma, le proprietà extraterritoriali della Santa Sede nella città e la Basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura
Includes22 rioni
Inscription1980 (4th Session)
Extensions19,91 km²
Coordinates41°53′56″N 12°28′12″E / 41.89889°N 12.47000°E / 41.89889; 12.47000
Historic district of Rome is located in Rome
Historic district of Rome
Location of Historic district of Rome in Rome
Historic district of Rome is located in Italy
Historic district of Rome
Historic district of Rome (Italy)

The 22 rioni are Monti, Trevi, Colonna, Campo Marzio, Ponte, Parione, Regola, Sant'Eustachio, Pigna, Campitelli, Sant'Angelo, Ripa, Trastevere, Borgo, Esquilino, Ludovisi, Sallustiano, Castro Pretorio, Celio, Testaccio, San Saba and Prati.

References

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  1. ^ "Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura". UNESCO Culture Sector. United Nations. 1980. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  2. ^ "La Popolazione di Roma. Struttura e dinamica demografica" (PDF). Ragioneria Generale. I Direzione Sistemi Informativi di Pianificazione e Controllo Finanziario (in Italian). U.O. Statistica: 24. 2005. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
  3. ^ Cutrufo, Mauro (2010). La Quarta Capitale (PDF). Roma: Gangemi Editore. p. 48. ISBN 978-88-492-1950-0. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2013.
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