Born in 2011 in Naples , Pizza Village, an ambitious and complex project from the very beginning, has grown and evolved, confirming itself as the largest happening in Italy , with over 1 million visitors every year, accrediting itself among the most important popular festivals in the world.
Several prestigious goals achieved in a short time:
2016
A Record-Breaking Pizza
On May 18, 2016, the Guinness World Record for the longest pizza in the world arrived. 1853.88 meters, 50 cm wide and made by over 500 master pizza makers.
2017
The Art of Pizza Making Unesco Heritage
With over 2 million supporters from 100 countries who have joined the petition started right from the Pizza Village in Naples, the Art of Neapolitan Pizzaiolo is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
2018
Best Food Festival in the World
The Neapolitan event is awarded as Best Food Festival in the world, at the “The FestX Awards” in Las Vegas.
2021
The change of pace
Pizza Village takes a decisive step and from a local event becomes a fully-fledged global brand, through a broad diversification of the use of the brand and the creation of new assets.
2022
Another record for Pizza Village
Over 1,250,000 registered attendees. An opportunity to "restart the engines" and a return to post-pandemic normality with an explosion of participation.