National Park · Italy
Vesuvius National Park
Vesuvius National Park is a national park in Italy, covering 17,937 acres (7,259 ha), established in 1991.
National Park · Italy
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Italy |
| Area | 17,937 acres (7,259 ha) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Highest point | Mount Vesuvius — 1,297 m (4,255 ft) |
| Coordinates | 40.8170° N, 14.4270° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Vesuvius National Park
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. 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Naples International Airport (NAP) · Napoli, Italy · 8.6 miles away
- Abruzzo Airport (PSR) · Pescara, Italy · 112.2 miles away
- Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) · Rome, Italy · 116.8 miles away
Parks nearby
Matese National Park
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
Circeo National Park
Appennino Lucano - Val d'Agri - Lagonegrese National Park
Maiella National Park
More parks in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vesuvius National Park?
Vesuvius National Park is in Italy (40.8170° N, 14.4270° E).
When was Vesuvius National Park established?
Vesuvius National Park was established in 1991, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Vesuvius National Park?
Vesuvius National Park covers 17,937 acres (7,259 ha).
What is the highest point in Vesuvius National Park?
The highest point is Mount Vesuvius, at 1,297 metres (4,255 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q635414 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesuvius_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).