Tre Cime Nature Park © Adisorn Fineday Chutikunakorn/Getty Images

2026-05-24 in South Tyrol Italy
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Tre Cime Nature Park, South Tyrol, Italy (© Adisorn Fineday Chutikunakorn/Getty Images)

Preserving Europe's wild places

The European Day of Parks celebrates protected areas across the continent, marking the creation of Europe's first national parks in 1909. It serves as a reminder that many of today's most iconic landscapes exist because of long-term conservation efforts. Today's image highlights a prime example of this legacy: Tre Cime Nature Park in northern Italy.