Established in 1995, the park aims to protect the volcano Vesuvius and its surroundings, which is one of the most famous archaeological open-air museums in the world. The most important archaeological sites are located in the ancient cities destroyed by the volcano - Herculaneum, Pompeii and Oplonti - inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Vesuvius National Park
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Vesuvius National Park – popular in the area
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