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Whenever one talks of Italy, the first thing that comes to the mind is Rome and think of a landmark, more or less it will be Colosseum/Vatican/Trevi Fountain or any other visitor site but not Caserta Royal Palace. This is one of the best kept secrets of Bourbon Royal Family of Italy and is the world's largest palace by volume and was one of the largest palaces in Europe in 18th century. Close to 88 hectares, the palace is Baroque style and has Neoclassical Architecture.Trains for Caserta can be taken from Rome (from North) or Naples (from South). Very easy to reach and 5 mins walking distance from the Caserta train station. Please be prepared to walk the parks and gardens. For seniors and others who do not want to walk the length and breadth of the gardens can take the bus rides (€5 return, €2.50 single). The drop off point is good walk away from the waterfall. This marvellous place was designed by the architect Luigi Vanvitelli - The Father of Neoclassical Architecture. The water is brought right to the kitchens of the Royal Palace by "Telescope Effect" waterfall. Vast expanse of land and well kept gardens will entice you to discover more of the hidden treasures. The whole walk of the gardens - to and fro would be arouund 5 kms. Tickets are Adults - €12. Kids (show age proof) under 18 go free, so don't be surprised if you see lot of kids during the school (half) term breaks. The Royal apartments are beautiful and impressive and if you want to know the intricacies of the Palace please do take the audio guides before entering the Apartments (€5) as they do provide lot of information. Grand entrance to the State Apartment will be etched in your mind. The wide grandiose stairs reaching to the mezzanine's vestibule leading to the Royal Chapel is also amazing. After the World War blitz, the chapel has been refurbished. There are some pillars that have been left out deliberately to show some of the extent of damage during the War. The Palace has 1200 rooms and has one of a kind court theatre. The State apartments are even grander than the modest entrance to the State Apartments. In the apartments, the names of the Royals are missing from the bust in the very first room, making it difficult to get the names of the people. Solid marble top tables and chairs with original fabric can be seen. The rooms are tastefully done and the other furnishings are also displayed. The frescoes in each of the rooms are simply amazing and has a story to each of the frescoes. The sculpture in the rooms by various sculptors and paintings by different artists bring out the royal taste of art. There are lot of sculptures, paintings, bronze, chinaware and books. The Kings bed chamber, toilets, reception rooms and the Season themed rooms are sheer brilliance! The gilded Throne Room is a must and not to be missed!!The huge rooms library has lot of books for the 18th century along with the maps and globes! Contemporary art/paintings/sculptures were also on display. I guess - to literally look at the rooms would take a day or two but if only the important bits are taken into consideration then a day should be enough. You would be able to take pram/strollers/buggy/pushcarts can be taken into the state apartments (but will have to carry the buggy up the stairs - I did see couple of them) and in the gardens as it has motorable road. The toilets are available on the sides of roads but not very well maintained. Hot running water was available (but not in all) when we visited and in some there were no toilet tissues!! If visiting during summer, bring water bottles as there are no drinking water fountains. Cafe does have fair choices for food and drink though. Wheelchair accessibility to the gardens but not to the Apartments!
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Located at Piazza Carlo di Borbone, 81100 Caserta CI, Italy 🇮🇹. The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former Royal residence in Caserta, Campania, 35km north of Naples. It was constructed by the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies as their main residence as Kings of Naples. The complex is the largest palace erected in Europe during the 18th century. 1997, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest former royal residence in the world covering an area of 47,000 metres squared. Construction of the palace started in 1752 for King Charles VII of Naples (later Charles II of Spain). In the end he never spent a night there as he abdicated to become King of Spain. Admission Tickets - 18€ Including - Royal Palace (Royal Apartments and Court Theatre) Royal Park and English Garden The Royal Palace of Caserta is hands down one of the most stunning Palaces I have seen. The grandeur of the Palace, its apartments and the Gardens were breathtaking. The throne room and the staircase were maybe the highlights but that didn’t take away from the rest of the complex. The artwork and architecture was magnificent, I was humbled by the craftsmanship and intricacies of the carving and paintings I had a truly memorable visit. There’s a shuttle bus to help get around the complex, I recommend taking advantage as it’s huge. It’s active all day during opening hours. I used the audio guide and it helped a lot. I was able to go at my own pace and it provided so much interesting information about the Palace and its history and art. Cost individual audioguide Real Apartments + individual audioguide Real Park 8€. Remember to wear comfortable shoes as there’s a lot of walking. There are bike rentals available to get around the Royal Park also. Also, plan to get there early morning and be there 6-7 hours. That’s how I was. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend visiting this wonderful place. It was fantastic. Thumbs Up!!! 👍👍👍
Nerine CumminsNerine Cummins
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The Royal Palace of Caserta, or Reggia di Caserta, is a breathtaking testament to Baroque architecture and opulent design. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, sprawling across 120 hectares, stuns with its grand scale—1,200 rooms, majestic staircases, and lush gardens rivaling Versailles. Designed by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century for the Bourbon kings, the palace boasts intricate frescoes, gilded stucco, and masterful artworks that exude regal splendor. The Throne Room and the Royal Apartments are highlights, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and historical richness. The gardens, with their cascading fountains and meticulously manicured landscapes, offer a serene escape and a glimpse into royal grandeur. However, the experience is marred by the jarring presence of modern art installations scattered throughout. These contemporary pieces, often clashing with the palace’s classical aesthetic, feel intrusive and disrupt the immersive historical ambiance. While some may appreciate the juxtaposition, many visitors find it detracts from the palace’s authentic charm, turning a cohesive masterpiece into a disjointed gallery. Maintenance issues, like crowded tours and occasional neglect in lesser-visited areas, also slightly dim the shine. Despite these flaws, Caserta remains a must-visit for its unparalleled architectural beauty and historical significance, though one wishes the modern art would take a backseat to let the palace’s true glory reign.
Michael GarciaMichael Garcia
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The Palace of Caserta is stunning inside, but the overall experience was extremely disappointing. First, hardly anyone speaks English, and the lack of information is frustrating. The staff were rude when we asked for help, and important details about the site were poorly communicated. For example, there’s a section with modern art and a theater you can visit—but only if you happen to know they exist. The theater was closed for hours in the middle of the day because the staff member was apparently needed elsewhere in the gardens. This was not communicated anywhere except at the theater itself, making it impossible to plan our visit around it. We loved saving this highlight for the end of our tour. But as a result, we completely missed it. Parts of the garden were also closed off with no prior notice, so you can’t adjust your route accordingly, which meant we walked unnecessary kilometers. When we finally decided to take the shuttle bus back to the entrance, the non-English-speaking driver gestured for us to sit down but never mentioned it was a paid service. At the entrance, he escorted us to an payment desk and made us buy a return ticket just for the one-way ride we had already taken. While the palace itself is breathtaking, the disorganization, lack of clear communication, and unhelpful staff made this a very bad experience overall.
Maartje VerheijdenMaartje Verheijden
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The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest palace erected in Europe during the 18th century. The garden, a typical example of the Baroque extension of formal vistas, stretches for 120 ha, partly on hilly terrain. It is also inspired by the park of Versailles. The park starts from the back façade of the palace, flanking a long alley with artificial fountains and cascades. There is a botanical garden called "The English Garden" The fountains and cascades, each filling a vasca (basin), with architecture and hydraulics by Luigi Vanvitelli at intervals along a wide straight canal that runs to the horizon, rivalled those at Peterhof outside St. Petersburg. These include: The Fountain of Diana and Actaeon (sculptures by Paolo Persico, Angelo Maria Brunelli, and Tommaso Solari); The Fountain of Venus and Adonis (1770–80); The Fountain of the Dolphins (1773–80); The Fountain of Aeolus; The Fountain of Ceres. The expanse and the architecture are awe-inspiring. The place is very well taken care of. After five o'clock the ticket cost €5. The only negative is that none of the staff speaks English, which I find unacceptable because it is an extremely touristic place, so it is very difficult to communicate for information. I lost precious time and did not manage to visit the interior of the building but only the garden with the exquisite fountains.
Γεσθημανη ΚωνσταντινιδουΓεσθημανη Κωνσταντινιδου
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What an amazing visit it was to see the Royal Palace and Park of Caserta which is a majestic site to say the least. Surely not worth less than Versailles or Schonbrunn. And a UNESCO world heritage site as well. Combining the influences of Versailles, Rome, and Tuscany, the Caserta Royal Palace and Park, north of Naples, was designed according to the wishes of Charles of Bourbon III by Luigi Vanvitelli, one of the greatest Italian architects of the 18th century. Caserta is considered a triumph of Italian Baroque, and ahead of its time. Expanding across 11 acres, the garden's pools, fountains and cascades are aligned through a 'telescope effect', extending as far as the eye can see. King Charles of Bourbon commissioned the building of Caserta’s Royal Palace in 1752 to his architect Luigi Vanvitelli. The palace has five floors and 1,200 rooms including the Court Chapel, the Palatine Library, and a theatre modelled after the Teatro San Carlo of Naples. The royal rooms are dated from the end of the 18th century, and the “new apartment” from the beginning of the 19th century. Inside, the vaulted arcade connects three octagonal vestibules leading to the four courtyards, characterised by niches and wide corner apses. The Park is covered in other posts.
Stefano PrinaStefano Prina
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Piazza Carlo di Borbone, 81100 Caserta CE, Italy
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The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta, southern Italy, constructed by the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies as their main residence as kings of Naples. It is the largest palace erected in Europe during the 18th century.
attractions: Giardini Reali - Parco Reggia di Caserta, Feltrinelli Bookstores, Teatro Comunale, Piazza Carlo di Borbone, Il Nuovo Mercato Coperto, Park Maria Carolina, Cinema Teatro Don Bosco - Caserta, Teatro di Corte, Giardini Maria Carolina, Diocesi Di Caserta, restaurants: I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci, Sasà Martucci - Pizzeria I Masanielli, Tre Farine, PepeNero, Antica Hostaria Massa dal 1848, Pizz'Art, Trattoria Caprese, Gran Caffè Margherita, Osteria da Miduccia, Decimo Scalo

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