Neapolitan pizza is a special kind of pizza from Italy. In December 2017, it was recognized as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage. This means it’s important to keep its cooking traditions alive because of its unique way of making pizza, its history, and its place in culture.

A Brief History

1. Where It Started:

   • Neapolitan pizza began in Naples, Italy, in the 1800s.
   • One of the most famous kinds, Margherita pizza, was created in 1889 to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy.

2. Cultural Importance:

   • Neapolitan pizza is more than just food; it represents the culture and identity of Naples.
   • It shows the city's history by using local ingredients and traditional cooking methods, and it’s often enjoyed in a communal setting.

Unique Cooking Techniques

Neapolitan pizza is different from other pizzas because of how it’s made.

1. Special Ingredients:
   • Only certain types of flour, like "00" flour, are used, along with San