Vesuvius National Park
National park in Italy
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Vesuvius National Park (Italian: Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio) is an Italian national park centered on the active volcano Vesuvius, southeast from Naples. The park was founded on June 5, 1995, and covers an area of around 135 square kilometers all located within the Province of Naples.
LocationCampania
NearestcityTorre del Greco
Coordinates40°49′01″N 14°25′37″E
Area72.59 km2 (28.03 sq mi)
| Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio | |
|---|---|
 A view in the park | |
 Location of Vesuvius | |
| Location | Campania |
| Nearest city | Torre del Greco |
| Coordinates | 40°49′01″N 14°25′37″E |
| Area | 72.59 km2 (28.03 sq mi) |
| Established | June 5, 1995 |
| Governing body | Ministero dell'Ambiente |
| Website | www |
It is centered on the active volcano and its most ancient (now inactive) crater, Monte Somma. It houses 612 plant species and 227 wildlife ones.
See also
References
External links
- Pages by the Park Authority on Parks.it
- "The National Park". Vesuvioinrete. March 14, 2021.
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