Royal Palace of Caserta

Constructed in the 18th Century, The Royal Palace of Caserta or Reggia Di Caserta was built by Baroque architect Luigi Vanvitelli on the Vitruvian Principles of strength, utility, and beauty. It was commissioned by Charles III of Naples of the Bourbon dynasty and designed to rival the splendor of the palaces of Versailles and Marid. This colossal building contains 1,200 rooms and is known for its glorious facades and its sprawling promenaded gardens replete with marble sculptures, fountains, and cascades. Learn more about your visit to Reggia di Caserta below.

If you are on a budget, a standard entry ticket will help you cut costs while maximizing your experience of the royal palace.

Quite the educational experience, a guided tour is great if you want a comprehensive understanding of the vast structure and premises of the Reggia di Caserta.

Along with skip-the-line admission, our skip-the-line tickets also offer round-trip transfers to and from Naples. Check out our ‘Skip-the-Line Entry to Caserta Royal Palace & Round-Trip Transfers from Naples’ ticket to learn more.

Get reduced prices on tickets for children and EU adults between the age of 18-24 years.   

The Royal Palace of Caserta is huge, to say the least. It’s easy to get lost while exploring it. So here are a few things to keep an eye out for.

You will feel quite like a monarch yourself while you ascend the long parallel marble staircases of the Royal Palace of Caserta. Thirty-five meters high, the grey marble chiseled to perfection, the staircase leads to a spacious arched vestibule and three majestic statues at the top. From there you can truly admire the aesthetic dimensions of the structure that has inspired the designs of grand staircases worldwide.

Cozied in the immense manicured lawns outside the palace is the English Garden, a landscape design wonder meant to take you on a journey of colors and scents. Designed by British gardener John Andrew Graefer, the garden is an ambient escape, encapsulating 25 hectares of rare plants, bamboo forests, and ponds. Also, check out the Crpytoporticus, a false ruin while you’re there.

The Carolino Aqueduct was commissioned by Charles of Bourbon to supply the nearby settlements, mills, and agricultural lands with water. It was also used as a decadent water source for the lush gardens and unending cascades of the Palace grounds. Nevertheless, it was considered an important public work created by the Bourbon regime.

At the bottom of the grand cascade is a depiction in marble of the greek tragedy of Actaeon. The pantheon of sculptures features a shocked Diana, the goddess of virginity, at the appearance of a man while she is bathing. Nearby we see a scene in which a terrified anthropomorphic stag is chased by frenzied dogs. The stag is really Actaeon, who was transformed by Diana for his intrusion.     

The undulating slope of the Royal Park’s vista has a waterfall at its helm, running down a forested mountainside that feeds into its rectilinear waterway of cascades and fountains. The waterway is lined by promenades and embellished with sculptures. Viewed from the end, the observer notes the scenographic beauty of the assemblage where the flowing water seems to originate from a point high up in the mountain. 

When you are done viewing the vast establishment of the Reggia di Caserta (if you ever manage to), you might want to check out these other attractions in and around Naples.

Established in 1777, the Naples National Archaeological Museum is one of the most important and renowned museums in Italy. It houses an unparalleled collection of Greek, Roman, and Egyptian antiquities, as well as a wealth of art and artifacts from the Renaissance period to contemporary times. Explore an array of sculptures, frescoes, mosaics, coins, vases, and weapons with Museo Archaelogico Nazionale di Napoli tickets.

The Museo di Capodimonte is a renowned art gallery that holds a vast collection of works by celebrated painters, sculptors, and architects, spanning hundreds of years of Italian art and culture. View masterpieces such as Botticelli's “Allegory of Spring”, Caravaggio's “Flagellation of Christ” and Raphael's “Madonna di Foligno” at the venue with Museo di Capodimonte reserved entrance tickets.

The Herculaneum Ruins are a historic site located in the Campania region of Italy, just east of Naples. The ruins provide an unparalleled insight into life during ancient Roman times and are packed full of dated artifacts such as frescos, mosaics, sculptures, and even skeletons. Visitors can explore the ruins to get a better understanding of ancient Rome with Herculaneum Ruins tickets.

Pompeii is a ruined Roman city in the south of Italy that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The ruins of Pompeii are some of the most well-preserved Roman remains in the world and provide invaluable insight into how life was lived during this fascinating period of history. Discover an ancient city frozen in time with a range of Pompeii tickets and tours. 

Naples has for the longest time been the muse for writers and artists owning its breathtaking beauty and rich history. Established in the first millennium BC, Naples is said to be one of the oldest urban settlements in the world. Explore its renowned museums, monuments, and cathedrals intermeshed together in medieval, neo-gothic, and even classical architectural styles with Naples tours.