Stelvio National Park – one of the oldest of the Alpine parks

Stelvio National Park, Italy

There are many fine parks located throughout Italy and many of these can be found within the Alps. However, perhaps one of the oldest of the Alpine parks is that of the Stelvio National Park. The park itself encompases the entire Ortles-Cevedale mountain range which are said to be the heart of the Central Alps. Stelvio National Park, Italy by

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Salina – the second largest island of the Aeolian Islands

Salina, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Italy

The island of Salina is one of the largest in the Aeolian Islands archipelago – the second largest just after the island of Lipari. The green and fertile countryside of the island is dedicated mostly to the island’s agricultural industry where locals grow grapes and capers. Known for its Malvasia wines, the culinary experience of the island has made it

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Monti Sibillini National Park – mountains, lakes and great history

Monti Sibillini National Park, Marche-Umbria, Italy

Monti Sibillini is a mountain range that can be found within the central part of Italy. It is home to many of the largest peaks in the nation and today it is also protected by a national park which covers a total land area of 70,000 hectares. The national park and mountain range is home to many species of plants

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