Historic district of Rome

Historic district of Rome
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Interactive map of Historic district of Rome
Official nameHistoric Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Includes22 rioni
Inscription1980 (4th Session)
Extensions19.91 km2 (7.69 mi2)
Coordinates41°53′56″N 12°28′12″E / 41.899°N 12.47°E / 41.899; 12.47
Historic district of Rome
Location of Historic district of Rome in Rome
Historic district of Rome
Historic district of Rome (Italy)

The historic district of Rome was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1980. It covers 19.91 square kilometers (7.69 mi2) and is included in 22 rioni with 186,802 inhabitants. There are 25,000 important archaeological sites and locations.

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.