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 name	Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Includes	22 rioni
Inscription	1980 (4th Session)
Extensions	19,91 km²
Coordinates	41°53′56″N 12°28′12″E
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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.