The Versailles of Italy
Although the city of Caserta is known worldwide for its Bourbon Royal Palace, famous as the Versailles of Italy, arrived in Caserta, the medieval village of Casertavecchia at the foot of the Tifatini mountains is also worth a visit, which is only 10 km from the Royal Palace of Caserta.
In Casertavecchia stands the Cathedral of San Michele Arcangelo which combines the Romanesque style of the early Christian tradition with decorative elements of Norman, Arab and even Byzantine origins. In the village of Casertavecchia you can admire the Duomo, the bell tower, the remains of the Castle and the beautiful streets with a medieval atmosphere in the Sicilian-Norman style.
In Casertavecchia stands the Cathedral of San Michele Arcangelo which combines the Romanesque style of the early Christian tradition with decorative elements of Norman, Arab and even Byzantine origins. In the village of Casertavecchia you can admire the Duomo, the bell tower, the remains of the Castle and the beautiful streets with a medieval atmosphere in the Sicilian-Norman style.
Royal Palace of Caserta, a Unesco heritage
The Royal Palace of Caserta, located in the north of Naples, is a beautiful baroque palace with vast gardens and park. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, the Royal Palace of Caserta was built by the Bourbon king Charles III to compete with the Palace of Versailles (near Paris) and Royal Palace in Madrid.
The Royal Palace of Caserta was built between 1752 and 1845 on a project by Luigi Vanvitelli and, in addition to the architectural complex considered the last masterpiece of the Italian Baroque, it is surrounded by a beautiful park of 120 hectares.
Covering 5 floors, the palace boasts more than 1,200 stunning rooms. Not to be missed the Throne Room and Grand Staircase, the water features in the extensive gardens, including the Diana and Actaeon Fountain at the foot of the Grand Cascade.
Also to be admired is the Theater of the Royal Palace of Caserta which is a scale reproduction of the San Carlo Theater in Naples and an example of 19th century theatrical architecture, the only room in the Palace built entirely under the control of Luigi Vanvitelli.
Text by Alisè Vitri
Avion Tourism Magazine
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ROYAL PALACE OF CASERTA
Private guided tour
A trip to visit the opulent Royal Palace of Caserta of the Boubon Kings of Naples with a 2-hour guided tour.
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ROYAL PALACE OF CASERTA
Private transfer from Naples
Visit the World Heritage Site of the Royal Palace of Caserta and its beautiful gardens with a private transfer from Naples.
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ROYAL PALACE OF CASERTA
Excursion of one day
Excursion to Caserta Royal Palace to admire the splendid royal palace and its garden and park. Tour with transfer bus and priority ticket.
Spartacus Amphitheater in Capua (province of Caserta). Photo: Copyright © Sisterscom.com / ShutterstockTHE ROYAL PALACE OF CASERTA AND AT THE SPARTACO AMPHITHEATER IN CAPUA
Excursion with a professional guide and private transport to Caserta and Capua (in the province of Caserta). The tour leads to the discovery the Royal Palace of Caserta and the amphitheater of ancient Capua, the second largest in the world after the Colosseum in Rome. Tour to Royal Palace of Caserta and Spartacus Amphitheater in Capua.
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THE ROYAL PALACE OF CASERTA AND SHOPPING AT "LA REGGIA" OUTLET
An eight-hour tour to discover the Royal Palace of Caserta and complete the excursion by shopping at the McArthurGlen Designer "La Reggia" Outlet, the first fashion outlet mall in Campania with shops, cafés and restaurants. Included in the tour: entrance ticket to the Royal Palace, lunch, discount card for shopping and the transfer to/from Naples. Tour to Royal Palace of Caserta and shopping at "La Reggia" Outlet.
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