"A mountain covered with fertile soil and to which they seem to have cut across the top," so Strabo, who first realized the volcanic nature, describing Vesuvius in 10 AD, 69 years later, with the famous eruption narrataci by Pliny the Younger, the volcano gave validity to the insights of ancient Greek geographer. Over the centuries the volcano characterized the historical events of Naples and its bay, thanks to its charm and the numerous iconographic representations. Unfortunately, after World War II the area of \u200b\u200bVesuvius becomes a land of conquest for the reckless, for the discharge of waste, often toxic, and arsonists. In response to these problems, and their intention to restore the wildness and charm of the volcano, June 5, 1995, after decades of environmental battles, by Decree of the President of the Republic is established the National Park of Vesuvius. Although the park is not large, it is spread over an area a little above 8000 hectares, thanks to its volcanic origin from the point of view turns out to be extraordinarily rich and naturalistic detail. The particularities of soil, mineral wealth and give strength and nourishment to more than 900 plant species, worthy of note are the Neapolitan alder, birch present between 800 and 1000 meters, the ilex, particularly quick to recolonize the land since the early 90 have seriously damaged the park, then a special mention is reserved for the broom, or flower of the desert, which inspired the famous poem by Giacomo Leopardi during his stay in Torre del Greek. Also from an animal point of view the park is particularly interesting, with a little 'luck you can meet marten, hare, dormouse mouse and the fox, and during nesting period you can see buzzards, sparrow hawks, kestrels, ravens, peregrine falcons and the more common owls, barn owls and woodcock. Despite its modest size, the park offers visitors a wide variety of itineraries ranging from evocative landscapes and lava flows in thick woods, the historic centers of the thirteen municipalities inside the park to the famous ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum and the beautiful Villas Patrician scattered on the slopes of Vesuvius. The routes are the most beautiful hike to the summit of Vesuvius, which at 1281 meters above sea level offers a breathtaking view over the Gulf, as well as an incredible glance from the excavations of Pompeii. Do not miss the Vesuvius Observatory site to 609 meters high built by Ferdinand II of Bourbon, and the adjacent Hall of the Horses, a natural amphitheater surrounded by lava flows which owes its name to the horses and donkeys in the past were left here by tourists heading to crater. For those who love walking in the woods of oak and pine are the Reserve Tirone, who was the first area to undergo a bond of protection, and Mount Somma, who is the oldest part of the volcano, which reaches its height maximum with the Punta del Naso to 1131 meters. Preserved by another institution but within the Vesuvius National Park and worth a visit is the Golden Mile, with its 120 villas scattered Bourbon between San Giorgio a Cremano, Portici, Barra, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata Torre del Greek. In addition to the traditional nature trails, you can participate in numerous social and cultural initiatives promoted by the Park, as the Feast of Tammorra, now in its fourth edition, or the promotion of the many local products such as tomato Vesuvius Vesuvius or Lacryma Christi. There are many reasons for this wonderful park, but perhaps the most important is to consider the Park as a starting point, as a virtuous example of recovery and protection of land from environmental degradation that has characterized the Vesuvius area of \u200b\u200bforty 'years now. Article from Napoli.com November 19, 2009. Photo Parks.it.
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