Cilento and Vallo di Diano
- States
- Italy
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1998
- Location
- Province of Salerno, Campania
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 40.28333333, 15.26666667
- Last Visited
- 2023
- UNESCO ID
- 842
- WH Site
- 842
Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, is a striking blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. This coastal region features rugged mountains, lush valleys, and ancient Greek and Roman archaeological sites, including the renowned ruins of Paestum and Velia. Its historical significance is enhanced by medieval villages and the Certosa di Padula, a grand Carthusian monastery, reflecting a rich legacy of human settlement and adaptation to the landscape.
