The spectacular rock formations of Göreme National Park are known as "fairy chimneys".
Jotunheimen National Park is nicknamed "the home of giants" because 29 of Norway's highest mountains are located here.
Gran Paradiso National Park was established after King Vittorio Emanuele II donated his personal hunting reserve to the state.
Killarney National Park was formed in 1932, making it Ireland's oldest national park.
Bialowieza National Park is in eastern Poland, close to the border of Belarus.
In the north-east of Portugal, between the Alto Minho and Trás-os-Montes, lies Peneda-Gerês, Portugal's only protected area.
Cairngorms National Park in Scotland was voted one of the top 20 places to visit in the world by National Geographic Traveler Magazine.
Located in Massif Central, the Cévennes National Park covers 321,380 hectares.
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