Rome
- States
- Italy | Vatican City
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1980
- Location
- Province of Roma, Lazio region (IT) / Vatican City State (VA)
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 41.89022222, 12.49230556
- Last Visited
- 2023
- UNESCO ID
- 91
- WH Site
- 91
The Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, recognized in 1980 and extended in 1990, encompasses Rome’s ancient core and key Vatican properties. Featuring iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and St. Peter’s Basilica, it reflects over 2,800 years of urban, architectural, and religious history. This site showcases Italy’s unparalleled cultural heritage, blending Roman grandeur with Christian significance in a living historic landscape.
