Parco naturale lombardo della Valle del Ticino

The park spans 91,410 hectares along the Ticino River banks, stretching from Lake Maggiore to the Po River through Milan, Pavia, and Varese provinces.

Established in 1974 as Italy's first regional park, this protected area has served as a strategic border marked by towers and castles since ancient times.

The territory contains important hydraulic systems, traditional agricultural landscapes, and historical structures that represent centuries of human interaction with the environment.

The park implements different protection levels for natural, agricultural, and urban areas while maintaining accessibility through marked paths and visitor centers.

The area functions as an ecological corridor connecting the Alps to the Apennines and continental Europe to the Mediterranean basin through diverse natural environments.

Location: Metropolitan City of Milan

Location: Province of Pavia

Location: Province of Varese

Inception: 2002

Operator: Ente Parco Lombardo della Valle del Ticino

Website: http://parcoticino.it

GPS coordinates: 45.44000,8.82000

Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:33