Poggioreale (Naples)


Poggioreale is a neighbourhood of Naples, southern Italy. It is at the extreme east end of the downtown Naples and includes the central train station, Naples Civic Center, Poggioreale prison, and the industrial area to the east.

History

Originally built on the ruins of Alfonso II's Villa Poggio Reale, the area was heavily bombed in World War II and certain part of the area still show the scars of bombing. Master Planning began in 1982 and construction completed in 1995 of the Naples Civic Center — to help rehabilitate the area from its generally decayed condition.

Geography

Poggioreale is situated in eastern suburb of the city. It forms, with Zona Industriale, San Lorenzo and Vicaria, the Fourth Municipality of Naples.

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