Parco Nazionale del Pollino
Attraction
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The Pollino Massif runs through this large National Park with numerous long-distance hiking trails.
Italy
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Did You Know?
6 facts
1,925
Vast Area
Pollino National Park spans a massive 1,925 square kilometers, making it the largest national park in Italy.
2,267
Highest Peak
The park's highest point is Serra Dolcedorme, reaching a towering 2,267 meters, making it the highest peak in southern Italy excluding Mount Etna.
Albanian
Cultural Heritage
Within the park's borders lie several Albanian villages, remnants of migrations from the 15th and 16th centuries, adding a unique cultural dimension to the region.
Traditional
Rural Lifestyle
The park's sparsely populated areas showcase a traditional way of life, with picturesque villages, small-scale farming, and annual rural festivals.
