cilento and vallo di diano
states: [italy]
category: cultural
year: 1998
location: Province of Salerno, Campania
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 40.2833333300, 15.2666666700
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 842
world heritage 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.
