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Sibillini Mountains National Park
Sibillini Mountains National Park is a national park in Italy, established in 1993, covering 697 km² (269 sq mi). It is the #11 largest of Italy's 29 national parks. Protected area.
- Area
- 697 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PEG · 59 km
Nearest airports to Sibillini Mountains National Park
- 1Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International AirportPEG59 kmstraight linePerugia (PG), Italy
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- 2 AOI80 kmstraight line
- 3 PSR97 kmstraight line
More about Sibillini Mountains National Park
Sibillini Mountains National Park is one of 29 national parks in Italy — protected area. It covers 697 km² (69,700 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #11 largest national park in Italy (4.2% 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 II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Sibillini Mountains National Park
The closest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG), about 59 km away — around 1 h 17 min by car; alternatively Marche Airport (AOI, 80 km). Other national parks within reach include Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park (1,489 km²), Maiella National Park (628 km²), Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park (497 km²) and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna National Park (310 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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