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Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is a national park in Italy, established in 1923, covering 497 km² (192 sq mi). It is the #17 largest of Italy's 29 national parks. Italian national park.
- Area
- 497 km²
- Established
- 1923
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PSR · 77 km
Nearest airports to Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
- 1 PSR77 kmstraight line
- 2Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International AirportCIA99 kmstraight lineRome, Italy
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- 3 NAP111 kmstraight line
More about Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is one of 29 national parks in Italy — Italian national park. It covers 497 km² (49,680 ha) — about 63% of the size of New York City, making it the #17 largest national park in Italy (3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1923, 103 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Italy (the first dates from 1922). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
The closest airport is Abruzzo Airport (PSR), about 77 km away — around 1 h 40 min by car; alternatively Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA, 99 km). Other national parks within reach include Maiella National Park (628 km²), Matese National Park (879 km²), Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park (1,489 km²) and Lestra — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.