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Alta Murgia National Park
Alta Murgia National Park is a national park in Italy, established in 2004, covering 680 km² (263 sq mi). It is the #13 largest of Italy's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 680 km²
- Established
- 2004
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BRI · 37 km
Nearest airports to Alta Murgia National Park
- 1 BRI37 kmstraight line
- 2 FOG86 kmstraight line
- 3 QSR129 kmstraight line
More about Alta Murgia National Park
Alta Murgia National Park is one of 29 national parks in Italy. It covers 680 km² (68,030 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #13 largest national park in Italy (4.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2004, 22 years ago — the first national parks in Italy date back to 1922. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Alta Murgia National Park
The closest airport is Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI), about 37 km away — around 48 minutes by car; alternatively Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG, 86 km). Other national parks within reach include Appennino Lucano - Val d'Agri - Lagonegrese National Park (690 km²), Gargano National Park (1,181 km²), Pollino National Park (1,711 km²) and Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park (1,782 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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