About Caserta
This ancient Italian city is best known for its iconic palace that has appeared in several films.
Caserta is the capital of the province of Caserta in the Campania region of Italy. Located just over 22 miles north of Naples, at the foot of the Campanian Subapennine mountain range, Caserta is an important agricultural, commercial, and industrial comune and city. The iconic Palace of Caserta and gardens, designed in the 18th century for the Bourbon monarchs and reminiscent of the Palace of Versailles, are the city's most popular attraction.
Pando, Prince of Capua, built the defensive tower in Lombard times and established the city around it. In 863, Pando then destroyed the city and the tower later became part of the Palazzo della Prefuttura, a royal residence.
Reggia Di Caserta (The Caserta Royal Palace)
For lovers of magnificent palaces, the Royal Palace in the town of Caserta, northeast of Naples, is a must-see. Built and designed in the 18th century by the well-known Neapolitan architect Vanvitelli, the Caserta Royal Palace is a huge, magnificent palace recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The palace was built at the request of King Carlos of Bourbon, ruler of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and King of Naples, and it was designed as the twin of the Palace of Versailles.
After touring the magnificent wings of the palace, you can stroll through the great palace gardens. The breathtakingly beautiful gardens are huge, 3 kilometers (almost 2 miles) long, and a water canal runs along the entire length creating pools and waterfalls. There is also a small lake with statues. A minibus is available to take you around the gardens. If you are on a romantic vacation or traveling with children, you may want to take advantage of the horse and carriage at your disposal, along with a lovely horseman who speaks a lively Neapolitan...
San Leucio
San Leucio is a royal complex built in 1715 for the Royal Palace in Caserta as the monarchy’s hunting palace. After about 50 years, the complex became the king’s luxury silk factory. San Leucio is still an active silk factory, producing luxury brocade fabrics for, among other high end clients, the Queen of England and the White House. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, you can still see how the silk threads were spun and how the beautiful fabrics were woven. There is a beautiful view of the palace and its gardens from the complex.
Caserta and Kia Caserta Vecchia
A short distance from Caserta, Kia Caserta Vecchia is an ancient medieval village located at the foot of a soaring mountain. It is one of the most beautiful old villages in the area. While wandering through the narrow alleys and stone houses, your senses will clearly lead you to the town’s top notch restaurants.
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