Monti Sibillini National Park

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Monti Sibillini National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
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A view of Monte Sibilla.
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Location of the park
Location Marche, Umbria
Nearest city Visso
Coordinates 42°55′59.2062″N13°4′44.9724″E / 42.933112833°N 13.079159000°E / 42.933112833; 13.079159000 Coordinates: 42°55′59.2062″N13°4′44.9724″E / 42.933112833°N 13.079159000°E / 42.933112833; 13.079159000
Area697.22 km2 (269.20 sq mi)
Established6 August 1993
Governing bodyEnte Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini
www.sibillini.net

The Monti Sibillini National Park (Italian : Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini) is an Italian national park located across the regions of Marche and Umbria, encompassing the provinces of Macerata, Fermo, Ascoli Piceno and Perugia.

It was established in 1993, and now contains more than 70,000 hectares. [1]

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References

  1. http://www.parks.it/parco.nazionale.monti.sibillini/Eindex.html