Naples

Some of the key events about Naples

• 79 AD

  The city was severely damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
• 410

  Naples was sacked by the Visigoths during their invasion of Italy
• 542

  A devastating plague struck the city, causing significant loss of life
• 600 BC

  Greek settlers founded the city of Neapolis, which later became Naples
• 1137

  The city was besieged and partially destroyed during a conflict between rival claimants to the throne of Sicily
• 1224

  The University of Naples Federico II, one of the oldest public universities in the world, was established
• 1443

  The Kingdom of Naples was unified under Aragonese rule, beginning a period of cultural and economic growth
• 1456

  A major earthquake struck Naples, causing widespread destruction
• 1656

  A severe outbreak of plague killed an estimated 150,000 people in Naples
• 1734

  Naples became the capital of the independent Kingdom of Naples under Bourbon rule
• 1799

  The short-lived Parthenopean Republic was violently suppressed, resulting in executions of its supporters
• 1839

  The first railway in Italy was built, connecting Naples to the nearby town of Portici
• 1860

  Naples became part of the newly unified Kingdom of Italy
• 1889

  The Naples Aquarium, one of the oldest in the world, was opened
• 1943

  Naples suffered heavy damage from Allied bombing during World War II
• 1944

  Mount Vesuvius erupted, causing damage to the city and surrounding areas
• 1980

  A powerful earthquake struck the region, causing significant damage in Naples and nearby areas
• 1995

  The historic city center of Naples was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 2006

  The Naples Metro system was significantly expanded, improving public transportation in the city
• 2013

  The Naples underground geothermal zone was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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