Semenic-Caraș Gorge National Park


The Semenic-Caraș Gorge National Park is a protected area situated in southwest Romania, in Caraş-Severin County.

Location

The Natural Park is located in Anina Mountains and Semenic, in the southwestern's part of the country, in the middle of Caraș-Severin county.

Description

Semenic-Caraș Gorge National Park with an area of 35,664.80 ha was declared protected area by the Law Number 5 of March 06, 2000 and represents a mountainous area what shelters a large variety of flora and fauna, some of the species endemics or very rarely.
Protected areas included in the park: Caraș Gorge, Groposu, Bârzavița, Buhui-Mărgitaș, Gârliște Gorge, Caraș Springs, Nera Springs, Buhui Cave, Comarnic Cave, Popovăț Cave and Răsuflătoarei Cave.
The park contains one of the largest areas of virgin beech forests in Europe in Izvoarele Nerei reserve.

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