Vesuvius National Park

Active volcano and its ancient crater Monte Somma near Naples

Vesuvius National Park is centred on the active volcano Vesuvius and Monte Somma, its most ancient crater, now inactive. The park lies entirely within the Province of Naples and houses 612 plant species and 227 wildlife species.

1VesuviusThe active volcano at the centre of the park, southeast of Naples.
2Monte SommaThe most ancient crater of the volcano, now inactive.
Vesuvius
Vesuvius
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Italy · Campania Est. 1995 Size 85 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

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