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Naples
Naples is the largest city in southern Italy and capital of Campania region and the Province of Naples; it is rich in historical, artistic and cultural traditions and gastronomy; Neapolitan ('o napulitano) is the colourful, rich Romance language that has been a trademark of southern Italy ever since the period of the Kingdom of Naples and the Two Sicilies; this history, coupled with its size, has given Naples the unofficial status of being the Capital of the South (in Italy).
In 1995 the Historic Centre of Naples was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; although Naples is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and rich in history and monuments, it is sometimes overlooked by mass tourism and is less visited than other Italian cities; there are, however, many attractions within the city. |
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