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Matese National Park
Matese National Park is a national park in Italy, established in 1993, covering 879 km² (339 sq mi). It is the #5 largest of Italy's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 879 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- IV: Habitat/Species Management Area
- Nearest airport
- NAP · 56 km
Nearest airports to Matese National Park
- 1 NAP56 kmstraight line
- 2 FOG94 kmstraight line
- 3 QSR95 kmstraight line
More about Matese National Park
Matese National Park is one of 29 national parks in Italy. It covers 879 km² (87,900 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #5 largest national park in Italy (5.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1993, 33 years ago — the first national parks in Italy date back to 1922. It is listed in IUCN category IV: Habitat/Species Management Area — managed to protect particular habitats or species.
Visiting Matese National Park
The closest airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), about 56 km away — around 1 h 13 min by car; alternatively Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG, 94 km). Other national parks within reach include Vesuvius National Park (73 km²), Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park (497 km²), Maiella National Park (628 km²) and Circeo National Park (56 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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