Rettifilo
street, Naples, Italy
Also known as: Corso Umberto I
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The Rettifilo, also known as Corso Umberto I, is a street in Naples, Italy. It was created in the late 19th century as part of a slum clearance project following a cholera epidemic in 1884. This straight, wide avenue cuts through a historic part of the city, connecting Piazza del Municipio to Piazza Garibaldi and the railway station. While it represents a significant urban change, the Rettifilo conceals many historic buildings within small recesses along its path.1
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