The Parco Nazionale dell'Alta Murgia is a national park in Apulia, southern Italy, established in 2004. It lies in the Murgia geographical area, with its headquarters in the town of Gravina in Puglia, and has an area of 677.39 square kilometres. It is part of a larger Special Protection Area established to protect the grass steppe, lesser kestrel's habitat (Site of Community Importance).
Parco Nazionale dell'Alta Murgia | |
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Alta Murgia Location of Alta Murgia National Park | |
Location | Apulia |
Nearest city | Bari |
Coordinates | 40°59′24″N 16°22′12″E / 40.99000°N 16.37000°E |
Area | 677.39 km2 (261.54 sq mi) |
Established | 2004 |
Governing body | Ministero dell'Ambiente |
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Castel del Monte, one of the most famous castles in southern Italy and a World Heritage Site, is one of the most important sites located inside the park. Other sites or structures of interest include: