Reggia di Caserta Unofficial
The reference website on the Royal Palace of Caserta, a Unesco heritage site and the largest Royal Palace in the world. From it was born Neoclassical Architecture.
Discover the history of the Royal Palace of Caserta, the Bourbons and Luigi Vanvitelli, the Architect. Read the descriptions of the interiors of all the Halls and the Royal Park, take a virtual tour, discover the films shot in the Royal Palace of Caserta, look at vintage photos and videos, documentaries, the attractions of the Province, etc. Find out the timetables. Book your tickets, the guided tour, the hotel, the train and the plane.
About The Royal Palace of Caserta
Created by Luigi Vanvitelli, the Royal Palace of Caserta is the symbolic work of the Bourbons of Naples and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
In the mid-1700s, the Kingdom of Naples was under constant English threat, therefore King Charles of Bourbon wanted to transfer the capital from Naples to Caserta in order to prevent it from being bombarded by English ships by sea. He entrusted the construction of the new palace to the most important architect of the time, Luigi Vanvitelli, and the work began in 1752, on the occasion of the King's birthday.
In 1756 the projects of the Royal Palace were printed and disseminated throughout Europe, and this meant that, over time, its architectural style became so imitated as to transform the Baroque into the future neoclassical architecture, and anticipating the future principle of form and function, threw the foundations of contemporary architecture.
After the death of Luigi Vanvitelli, the work was continued by his son Carlo who completed it. During the Napoleonic domination some rooms were created, then with the return of the Bourbons the last room to be completed was the Throne Room in 1845. With the unification of Italy the Reggia began to be abandoned by the Savoys, and the spoiling of its furnishings immediately began , then continued during the Second World War by the Anglo-American troops.
On April 29, 1945, the so-called Surrender of Caserta was signed in the Royal Palace of Caserta, i.e. the surrender of the Nazi-fascists which led to the end of the Second World War. From 1948 to 2016 it was the headquarters of the Air Force, and in 1994 the headquarters of the G7.
The Royal Palace of Caserta is one of the main cultural assets in Italy and a Unesco heritage site.
The interior of the Royal Palace
Discover the Rooms and the History of the Royal Palace of Caserta, or explore it through a virtual tour.
Index of the Park
Discover the history of the Park of the Royal Palace of Caserta, or explore it through a virtual TOUR.
The complex of the Royal Palace of Caserta includes the silk industry and the Belvedere of San Leucio, where the first form of socialism was created and equality between men and women was born, as well as the WWF Oasis of San Silvestro, the ancient wood hunting of the King.
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FAQ about the Royal Palace of Caserta
The most frequently asked questions about the Royal Palace of Caserta, the largest Royal Palace in the world
Who was the architect?
The architect of the Royal Palace of Caserta was Luigi Vanvitelli
Who lived there?
The Royal Palace of Caserta was built by the will of King Charles of Bourbon, and the Bourbons of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies lived there until the unification of Italy. Later it became the property of the Savoy family who never lived there.
How many rooms does it have?
The Royal Palace of Caserta has 1200 rooms
Is it bigger than Versailles?
The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest in the world, therefore also bigger than Versailles.
What is the length of the Park?
The Royal Park is 3.3km long
Which movies have been shot there?
The Royal Palace of Caserta has been a movie location for a century, and Star Wars has also filmed there.
Find out which movies have been shot in the Palace!
What is the history of the Royal Palace bidet?
After the unification of Italy, the people in charge of the Savoy came to make an inventory of the contents of the building before emptying it. Not knowing the bidet, they described them as a “weird object shaped like a guitar”.
SEE: The history of the furnishings of the Royal Palace of Caserta
How long does the visit take?
Given the enormous size, and that there is also the Royal Park, it takes half a day to visit everything
Are there any closing days?
Hours: open every day, except Tuesdays, December 25th and January 1st.
The Court Theater can only be visited on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 – 13:00
How to buy tickets and how much do they cost?
- Palace and Park: 15.00 euros
- Palace only (from 5.00 pm): 8.00 euros
- Park only: 10.00 euros
- Europeans 18-25 years old: 2.00 euros
Is there free admission?
Is it free to enter? Free admission for all is only on the first Sunday of each month. Free admission is valid for some categories of people (minors, teachers, etc).
Where is it?
Address: Piazza Carlo di Borbone, 81100 Caserta – Italy
Is there a parking?
There is an underground car park under the square
Is there assistance for the disabled?
A wheelchair is available for the disabled. Admission is also free for a family member or companion. The accompanying person must demonstrate that they are part of the social and health assistance, according to the D.M. 507/97 updated to the D.M. 13/2019 and Law 104/92.
Can I bring an animal?
Only guide dogs for the disabled are allowed.
Do you need the Green Pass?
Sinche the 1 April 2022 it is no longer required to have the green pass. The use of masks is recommended.
The entrance hour can be different of what is written on the ticket?
- The ticket cannot be changed nor can you enter earlier. In the case of queuing at the entrance, it is possible that the time of entry via is postponed.
- The ticket shows the time 8:30a.m.: this is only the opening time, not the entrance time
How do I book if I have Artecard?
Choose the date and time, click on “Purchase options & reduced” with the items “Free” and “Reduced Artecard”.
ArteCard holders can access ONLY from the entrance to Piazza Carlo di Borbone.
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8:30 – 19:30
(8:30 am to 7:30 pm)
The Royal Palace of Caserta is open every day, except Tuesdays, December 25th and January 1st. The Court Theater can only be visited on Saturdays and Sundays (10:00 - 13:00)
- Ticket office closes: 18:45 (6:45 pm)
- Last admission: 19:00 (7:00 pm)
The entrance times to the Royal Palace and to the Park and the English Garden vary throughout the year Find out the timetables
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Thanks to the agreement with Italo Treno and Expedia you can have special prices for your trip!Train tickets
ADDRESS: Piazza Carlo di Borbone, 81100 Caserta (CE)
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