Ticket 15 € per person for everything - castle, grounds and English garden. The castle is very beautiful. 2.50 € per person for a shuttle bus through the garden to the English Garden round trip. The English garden is a very beautiful place, there are many trees that create shade and it is pleasant to walk in the heat. In this garden, be sure to visit the bathroom of Venus. We spent 3 hours on everything, but you can walk there much longer, having picnics. Be sure to take water to the territory, you can buy it there only on the territory of the castle, there will be no further kiosks. We arrived on Monday at 15:00 and there were no queues and there were few people.

This place was a pleasant surprise, the grounds are well kept and the tour was active and fun. Loved the options, with kids we were grateful for the bike rental available. Made the visit fun and stress free. They also have a shuttle for a small fee for those who have mobility issues. Over all enjoyed our day inside the palace and the gardens.

It was great walking around the gardens. Luckily we had perfect weather! Not sure why they have modern art inside of the palace though. It looked completely out of place to be honest.

Beautiful palace with the huge garden area. Be ready to walk almost 5 km to the top of the garden. There are no drinking fountains, just on the very top is small coffee shop, could be bigger and could be more places to sit. Anyway the castle is huge and every room is unique and well decorated. There were no budget limits from the Bourbons.

Stunning work of art! It's hard to comprehend its vastness even when you're there. Beautiful and one of a kind. I recommend taking the time to stop by Casserta and enjoy a tour at your own pace. Each room in the apartments offers a beautiful crafted glimpse into the past. If you're a star wars fan you'll be delighted to know some scenes were filmed here.

Beautiful palace with amazing gardens. It worth to spend a day here and explore the apartments and surroundings. There are was an exhibition of contemporary art inside, and it’s items have been placed among main collection in apartments. It was so interesting . Also, the museum has great discounts for people under 25: the ticket was something like €2 instead of full price.

Huge, enormous, magnificent piece of construction. The palace, the aqueduct, the gardens. All massive and impressive. Easy parking just in the entrance to the palace. There u can rent bikes or take the shuttle (highly recommended) for 2.5€ per person to the end of the aqueduct, there u will enjoy great views and the English gardens.

Better than Versailles in that somehow this place is not flooded with tourists, yet is so beautifully preserved/restored with some of the most incredible grounds and architecture I’ve ever seen. HIGHLY recommend taking the shuttle to the English Garden first, walking back to the palace and taking a break at the Cafe, then seeing the apartments. If you’re like me and can’t bear to be in a museum for more than 3 hours, you can easily do all of it in that amount of time and still feel like you learned something while seeing one of the most impressive royal residences in the world.

The palace is gorgeous, worth seeing. The rooms are decorated in different styles, from Baroque to Rococo, but especially Empire and Neoclassical. The ceilings are superbly decorated with frescoes with mythological themes but also with motifs of Pompeian inspiration. I recommend that you buy the tickets in advance, because the entrance is limited as well as the number of people per hour. The palace is currently partially under restoration, so not all rooms can be visited.

Amazing. Beautiful gardens, stunning palace interiors. Definitely worth to visit both. For the gardens, you can buy a bus ticket for 2.50 which brings you to the end (almost 3km) and back. You can also get on/off on the way. Reserve at least 3 hours for the visit. You can leave your luggage (also large suitcase) at the cloakroom at the entrance for free.

Great place for one-day visit by train or metro, just 45min from Napoli central train station. Great walk in French and English style gardens, and visiting main Caserta palace, one one the largest King's palaces in Europe, even larger than Versailles in France

A beautiful palace that has been the location for many films. Much time is needed to see the vast grounds. It is exceptionally well-preserved and can be viewed in a more tranquil setting than the Palace of Versailles. Very pleased to visit.

This place is of mind boggling size, absolutely enormous, and requires at least several hours to visit and explore. Tickets were 14 euro for the apartments and English gardens. The gardens are located several kilometres away from the palace can be accessed via walking or a shuttle which is 2.50 euro each way. Walking takes between 30-45 minutes. Would recommend walking to the English gardens and shuttle back to allow enjoyment of the fountains along the way. Some parts of the English gardens were closed for maintenance but they were enjoyable none the less. Walking the apartments you enter via the grand staircase which is an awe inspiring entrance and then follow the guided path through the open rooms. We didn't have the audio guide but would recommend as we walked away with more questions than answers. Believe it is only a few euro. Hit the follow button for more tips as we travel the world. 😉

If you visit Napoli this one is a must see. The biggest palace of Europe. You need at least 4-5 hours to see the palace and the gardens. Take the audio guide for the palace you will enjoy the tour inside the rooms and learn the history. The gardens are amazing with fountains and “pools” leading the way to a beautiful cataract at the end of a 3km walk through the garden. There is a bus that takes you an picks you up from there at a cost of 2,5euro but I strongly recommend to walk it of you can!!

Absolutely stunning place to visit. Couldn’t really recommend it more as a day out. Definitely hire the electric bikes for 2 hours if you plan to explore all of the grounds without getting too tired!

Wow! The garden itself was I task to visit. I would recommend either the shuttle or the golf cart. We took the shuttle which need like 10min to arrive on the top edge of the garden. Beautiful, lush greenery which is very well kept.

A very colorful and interesting place. Especially liked the garden and fountains. Not liked a small number of places to relax in the palace itself, modern elements are displayed as authentic, a watering system in the morning... In general, very pleasant and warm impressions. Definitely recommend a visit!

Outstanding place to visit. Is a must in the area. It takes about 5 hours to visit all with calm. It is the palace and the gardens. There is a shuttle bus available (on 01/11/23 €2,50). The are bathrooms and also the golf car option for a 55 min. tour. Gardens are amazing, the fountains as well.

This place is so big and fancy. The royal apartment is huge. The royal garden is massive, and you'll have to walk for a few miles or take a shuttle bus (which costs 2.5 euros).

It's a beautiful palace just outside of the train station and close to the city's center. It's packed with a lot of history and stunning rooms and furniture. The gardens are amazing, and you can't walk too much or are tight on time, there's a mini bus that can take you around, as well as some golf carts which you can rent. Highly recommend it, you will not regret it!

Beautiful very grand Palace. Absolutely amazing and spectacular and huge!! Alot of gardens which seemed endless. Would need at least 3 hours there.

The palace is enormous and an easy train ride from Naples. It’s an all day trip so bring your walking shoes. Special note: there is a very beautiful place hidden in the English Garden

I toured Reggia di Caserta… the Royal Palace. The grounds were absolutely stunning. I highly recommend walking from the palace to the fountain of Diana and Acteon. There is a lot to take in. If you take the golf cart or the bus you truly miss out on what the water basins mean and the fountains. With that being said…. I’m not telling you here either. lol. I also recommend seeing the kings apartment. It’s out of control huge and amazing. The marble work and golf leaf is incredible. Hint: pay attention to the floors. The majority I believe are hand painted and not marble. All in all The Royal palace is a huge win! I’d go back again just to get my steps In. If you have at least a half a day open. This is what should take it up!

The history and architecture is absolutely amazing. And the grounds were so beautiful. Best to rent some bikes there if you want to fully see the outdoor space

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, full of history and worth visiting. We were lucky enough to visit it accompanied by Pierluigi of the Pro loco who acted as a guide and illustrated the main peculiarities and historical characteristics of the church. To appreciate the 9 columns per row present, the ceiling, the pulpit and, externally, the entire structure (Original) Bella, piena di storia e da visitare. Abbiamo avuto la fortuna di visitarla accompagnati da Pierluigi della Pro loco che ci ha fatto da guida ed illustrato le principali peculiarità e caratteristiche storiche della chiesa. Da apprezzare le 9 colonne per fila presenti, il soffitto, il pulpito e, esternamente, l'intera struttura

Totally comercial, shame, beautiful views, loads of history

(Translated by Google) The church represents an exemplary episode of the Romanesque period in Campania as it simultaneously presents influences from Sicily with others from the Romanesque and early Christian tradition. Thus we find characters and above all decorative elements derived from the complex architectural style present in the Sicilian Romanesque style in which Norman elements coexisted with other Arab and Byzantine elements and whose influences arrived in Campania via Amalfi. Other elements, for example the characters of the sculptural equipment, instead appear to come from the north or from the Apulian Romanesque. The constructive scheme, on the other hand, seems to have derived from a more local area and in particular from Montecassino, then at the height of its role as a spiritual and cultural center which spread a typology corresponding to that of the early Christian basilican tradition in the southern area of ​​Rome. The building is constructed in "grey tuff from Campania", an ignimbrite similar to piperno, left exposed. Easily workable, it comes in the variety used in Casertavecchia with a predominantly gray color used, between the 12th and 16th centuries, also in Capua and Salerno. On the façade there are projecting corbels on which zoomorphic shapes are represented, in light marble which contrasts with the gray-ochre stone of the masonry, including lions. These figurative corbels are present in the Apulian Romanesque (Bari, Ruvo di Puglia). On the altar there is a wooden crucifix by an unknown author. In the small fourteenth-century chapel the frescoes have remained intact and in a niche in the perimeter wall of the church the polychrome sculpture of Maria Santissima Regina. The remaining walls, on the other hand, are today bare and devoid of decorations as the medieval frescoes were destroyed in the Baroque period to make way for stuccos which were in turn removed in the 20th century. Between the nave and the transept there is also an intact 15th century fresco of Sienese influence representing the Virgin and Child. The transept houses two fourteenth-century tombs inspired by the models of Tino da Camaino. The pulpit dates back to the beginning of the 17th century, but was made by reusing parts of the two medieval ambos dating back to the period of Bishop Stabile (early 13th century). (Original) La chiesa rappresenta un episodio esemplare del periodo romanico in Campania in quanto presenta contemporaneamente influssi provenienti dalla Sicilia con altri provenienti dal romanico e dalla tradizione paleocristiana. Troviamo così caratteri e soprattutto elementi decorativi derivati dal complesso stile architettonico presente nel romanico di Sicilia in cui convivevano elementi normanni con altri arabi e bizantini e i cui influssi arrivarono in Campania tramite Amalfi. Altri elementi, per esempio i caratteri del corredo scultoreo, risultano invece provenienti da nord o dal romanico pugliese. Lo schema costruttivo sembra invece derivato da un ambito più locale ed in particolare da Montecassino, allora all'apice del suo ruolo di centro spirituale e culturale che diffuse nell'area sud di Roma una tipologia corrispondente a quello della tradizione basilicale paleocristiana. L'edificio è costruito in "tufo grigio campano" una ignimbrite simile al piperno, lasciato a faccia a vista. Facilmente lavorabile, si presenta nella varietà utilizzata a Casertavecchia con un prevalente colore grigio utilizzato, tra il XII ed il XVI secolo, anche a Capua e Salerno. Sulla facciata sono presenti mensole aggettanti sulle quali sono rappresentati, in marmo chiaro che contrasta con la pietra color grigio-ocra della muratura, forme zoomorfe, tra cui dei leoni. Tali mensole figurate sono presenti nel romanico pugliese (Bari, Ruvo di Puglia). Sull'altare è presente un crocifisso ligneo di autore ignoto. Nella piccola cappella trecentesca sono rimasti integri gli affreschi e in una nicchia nel muro perimetrale della chiesa la scultura policroma di Maria Santissima Regina. Le rimanti murature, invece, sono oggi nude e prive di decorazioni in quanto in età barocca furono distrutti gli affreschi medievali per far posto a stucchi a loro volta rimossi nel XX secolo. Tra la navata e il transetto è integro anche un affresco del Quattrocento di influenza senese che rappresenta la Vergine col Bambino. Il transetto ospita due sepolture trecentesche ispirate ai modelli di Tino da Camaino. All'inizio del Seicento risale il pulpito, realizzato però reimpiegando parti dei due amboni medievali risalenti al periodo del vescovo Stabile (inizio XIII secolo).

(Translated by Google) The cathedral of Caserta Vecchia overlooks Piazza Vescovado, which also serves as its churchyard. Severe, imposing but very elegant on the outside, characterized by three portals that recall ancient iconography, which stand out on a gray and yellow exposed tuff façade, laid in an alternating manner, such as to form a beautiful decorative motif with intertwined arches. The Cathedral is equally evocative inside, with a Latin cross plan and three naves. There is also a pulpit built in the 17th century by reusing fragments of 13th century ambos. In short, a wonder to visit (Original) La cattedrale di Caserta Vecchia si affaccia su Piazza Vescovado, che funge anche da sagrato della stessa. Severa, imponente ma molto elegante all'esterno, caratterizzata da tre portali che riprendono iconografie antiche, che spiccano su una facciata in tufo a vista di colore grigio e giallo, posato in maniera alternata, tale da formare un bellissimo motivo decorativo ad arcate intrecciate. Il Duomo è altrettanto suggestivo all'interno, con pianta a croce latina e tre navate. Presente anche un pergamo realizzato nel secolo XVII riutilizzando frammenti degli amboni duecenteschi. Insomma una meraviglia da visitare

(Translated by Google) Splendid example of Norman Campanian art: the cathedral was built in the second half of the 11th century and features Moorish inserts and architectural elements borrowed from the Lombard style. The unadorned interior is enriched by a pulpit with mosaic sculptures and inlays. The transept is surmounted by a drum externally with Arabesque elements. The bell tower has an arch at the base, which allows the passage of cars inside the village. The facade is embellished with contemporary sculptural elements. (Original) Splendido esempio di arte normanna campana: la cattedrale è stata edificata nella seconda metà del secolo XI e presenta inserti moreschi ed elementi architettonici mutuati dalla maniera lombarda. L'interno, disadorno, è arricchito da un pulpito con sculture e tarsie musive. Il transetto è sormontato da un tamburo esternamente da elementi arabeggianti. La torre campanaria presenta un arco alla base, che permette il passaggio delle auto all'interno del borgo. La facciata è impreziosita da elementi scultorei coevi.

(Translated by Google) The church dedicated to San Michele Arcangelo stands in a medieval village of Lombard origin. Its foundation took place on the remains of a previous church dating back to 1113; in 1153 it was consecrated for worship. The church had a second construction period during the thirteenth century with characters closer to the Gothic style. At the end of the seventeenth century the works were completed to update the interiors to the Baroque taste: the walls were decorated with stuccos, destroying the medieval frescoes and various altars were placed against the walls of the lateral naves. In 1841, with an apostolic bull from Pope Gregory XVI, the diocese was transferred and the church lost its title of cathedral. In 1926 a radical restoration brought the cult building back to its original Romanesque appearance (Original) La chiesa dedicata a San Michele Arcangelo sorge in un borgo medioevale di origine longobarda. La sua fondazione avvenne sui resti di una precedente chiesa risalente al 1113; nel 1153 fu consacrata al culto. La chiesa ebbe un secondo momento costruttivo durante il XIII secoli con caratteri più vicini allo stile gotico. Alla fine del Seicento furono compiuti i lavori per aggiornare gli interni al gusto barocco: le pareti furono decorate con stucchi, distruggendo gli affreschi medievali e alle pareti delle navate laterali furono addossati vari altari. Nel 1841, con bolla apostolica di papa Gregorio XVI, venne trasferita la diocesi e la chiesa perse il titolo di cattedrale. Nel 1926 un radicale restauro riportò l'edificio di culto all'originario aspetto romanico

(Translated by Google) The village of Casertavecchia can in all respects be a place apart, a fairytale place. Whoever arrives on the cliff on which it is built, crossing territories between Naples and Caserta, feels a leap back in time: the Castle of Casertavecchia (for example) was built around 861 AD, by the counts of Capua, and was then fortified by the Normans and Swabians. In its original structure it had 6 watchtowers and was majestic, but between attacks, earthquakes and neglect, only ruins remain. And what remains can give strange sensations, such as to give rise to the legend of the ghost of Countess Siffridina. The Castle of Casertavecchia dates back to 861 and was built by the Count of Capua, and over the centuries, under the dominion of the Swabians, Normans and Aragonese after Casertavecchia became the episcopal seat, it increasingly gained the appearance of a fortress in which to find shelter from enemy attacks. It is located on the highest point of the hill on which Casertavecchia stands and is inserted in the medieval village that surrounds it. This Castle was once a real keep, with 32 meter high watchtowers, each with its drawbridges and a moat around it. From 1500 onwards, the village and the Castle were gradually abandoned. Today the Castle is open to the public only for some events, only a few ruins can be admired, yet the charm and stories of these places remain: this is the largest tower in Europe, after the tower of Aigües Mortes in Provence. Until 1841, the cathedral of the diocese of Caserta was the Church of San Michele Arcangelo located in this medieval village of Lombard origin, located on the top of a hill, at 401 meters, on the slopes of the Tifatini Mountains. Construction began after 1113 by Bishop Rainulf, and the work continued under his successor Nicholas. Severe and elegant on the outside, the cathedral is particular on the inside. It has a Latin cross plan of 46 meters in length, where the three naves are separated by eighteen columns coming from a Roman temple, with Corinthian capitals. The front part of the Cathedral is made of lava tuff, inside there is an inlaid frieze with lozenge motifs. It is decorated with animal and floral motifs typical of medieval artisanal production which symbolize faith in Christ. The central portal is characterized by a sculpted arch that rests on half-protruding lions, while above the central portal it is possible to appreciate a large sculpted window.. (Original) Il borgo di Casertavecchia può essere a tutti gli effetti un luogo a parte, un luogo fatato. Chi arriva sulla rupe su cui è edificato, attraversando territori tra Napoli e Caserta, avverte un balzo indietro nel tempo : il Castello di Casertavecchia (ad esempio) è stato edificato intorno all’861 d.C., dai conti di Capua, per poi essere fortificato dai Normanni e dagli Svevi. Nella sua struttura originaria aveva 6 torri di avvistamento ed era maestoso, ma tra attacchi, terremoti e incuria, restano soltanto ruderi. E quel che resta sa donare sensazioni strane, tali da far nascere la leggenda del fantasma della contessa Siffridina. Il Castello di Casertavecchia risale all’861 e fu eretto dal Conte di Capua, e nel corso dei secoli, sotto il dominio di Svevi, Normanni e Aragonesi dopo che Casertavecchia divenne sede vescovile, guadagnò sempre più l’aspetto di una fortezza in cui trovare riparo dalle aggressioni nemiche. Si trova sul punto più alto del colle su cui sorge Casertavecchia ed è inserito nel borgo medievale che lo circonda. Questo Castello era anticamente un vero e proprio mastio, con torri d’avvistamento alte 32 metri, ciascuna con i suoi ponti levatoi e un fossato intorno. Dal 1500 in poi, il borgo e il Castello furono gradualmente abbandonati. Oggi il Castello è aperto al pubblico soltanto in occasione di alcuni eventi, si ammirano soltanto alcuni ruderi, eppure rimangono fascino e storie di questi luoghi : questa è la torre più grande d’Europa, dopo la torre di Aigües Mortes in Provenza. Fino al 1841, la cattedrale della diocesi di Caserta fu la Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo sorge in questo borgo medioevale di origine longobarda, posto sulla cima di un colle, a 401 metri, sulle pendici dei Monti Tifatini. Iniziata la costruzione dopo il 1113 dal vescovo Rainulfo, i lavori sono proseguiti sotto il suo successore Nicola. Severa ed elegante all'esterno, la cattedrale è particolare all'interno. Presenta una pianta a croce latina di 46 metri di lunghezza, dove le tre navate sono staccate da diciotto colonne provenienti da un tempio romano, con capitelli corinzi. La parte frontale del Duomo è realizzata in tufo lavico, all'interno corre un fregio ad intarsio con motivi a losanghe. E' decorata con animali e motivi floreali tipici della produzione artigianale medioevale che simboleggiano la fede in Cristo. Il portale centrale è caratterizzato da un arco scolpito che poggia su leoni per metà sporgenti, mentre sopra il portale centrale è possibile apprezzare un finestrone scolpito ..

(Translated by Google) The church of San Michele Arcangelo stands in the square of the small medieval village of Caserta Vecchia, built in 1110 in Romanesque style with gray Campania tuff. The cross-shaped interior with the central nave covered with trusses is bordered by 18 columns, note the capitals, all different from each other. Also interesting is the high bell tower (32 metres) located laterally to the right of the church. (Original) La chiesa San Michele Arcangelo sorge nella piazza del piccolo borgo medievale di Caserta vecchia, edificata nel 1110 in stile romanico con tufo grigio campano. L'interno a croce commissa con la navata centrale coperta a capriate, delimita da 18 colonne, da notare i capitelli tutti diversi l'uno dall'altro. Interessante anche l'alto campanile (32 metri) posto lateralmente a destra della chiesa.

(Translated by Google) On the occasion of a friend's wedding we experienced the cathedral and the village, they are truly a dream, breathtakingly beautiful. (Original) In occasione del matrimonio di amici abbiamo vissuto la cattedrale e il borgo, sono veramente un sogno, una bellezza da togliere il fiato.

Very nice garden at the end of the Caserta gardens. Go on ebikes to the end and park at the entrance. The contrast with the palace gardens is huge.Very recommended, nog entrance fee.

Such a beautiful place. So many blossom trees 😍 Definitely coming back next time

If you don't want to walk just take the mini bus with 2,5 euros. The gardens are really beautifull . Totally worth a visit

The grounds were impressive with lovely paths, well manicured landscaping and serene water features. It was a lovely stroll, imagining how it was used in the time it was created.

Lovely garden, full of history. Child friendly and a great place to pass an afternoon. You can bring your own food for a picnic nearby or get some snacks at the restaurant nearby. There was also a botanical garden but it was closed during our visit. They had benches throughout the area in case you need a quick breather. Very nicely maintained.

Really nice, I liked it better than the palace

Just to the right of the fountain of Diana and Actaeon at the top of the Royal Park, not more than 100 meters away, lies the English Garden entrance which opens the doors to an area of 25 hectares beautifully maintained. Created following the desires of Queen Maria Carolina of Austria who followed the advices of William Hamilton, it is considered to be the first landscape garden in Italy. It became the Royal Botanical Garden of Caserta during the 19th century, and is home to exceptional examples of cinnamomum camphora, taxus baccata, cedrus libani and what is said to have been the first Camellia plant to arrive in Europe from Japan. The garden is characterised by natural, hugely evocative scenes which incorporate exotic trees, groups of sculptures, winding paths and artificial ruins to spectacular effect. Be sure not to miss the Bath of Venus with the Criptoporticus, the English Palazzina and the Aperia, once used for beekeeping.

Stunning... Nature jam in the heart of caserta. Green and blue- trees and lakes/ponds artificial and natural. The pitty is that the last entrance is at 14:30 and the place is closed by 15:30... (Can get there by the shuttle from the palace just pay attention- last shuttle taking of at 16:15).

Was here as part of a friend's wedding. The gardens are stunning and the sculptures even more so!

The fountain and the garden are very beautiful. The walk to the fountain seemed like a longer walk with kids so we took the bus the line wasn't very long for the bus. I very much enjoyed the gardens and how beautiful the scenery was.

The English garden is a must-see garden! Take the time out of your life to visit this wonderful 18th English garden with its parkland form packed full of amazing surprises. From the 18th beehive courtyard to the water lily pond and the "ancient" ruins, I was captivated by every step through this garden. I'm so pleased I took the time to visit it. For €9 per person, I think it's an absolute steal! Visiting tips 1. If you have the time and the energy, walk from the palace to the English garden. It is approximately 2km, slightly uphill, but you'll see some amazing waterfalls and sculpture along the way. 2. If you just want to see the English garden and don't have time to walk from the palace, the shuttle bus takes you there from the palace for just €2.50 each way. 3. Make sure you find the bath of Venus in the garden. It's truly stunning. 4. If you need a bite to eat or a drink in the hot sun, there is a bar restaurant outside the English garden near to the Diana fountain which is reasonably priced.

The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is bc the restoration isn't done. Belvedere means beautiful views and it lives up to its name! Built on the side of the mountain in Caserta it overlooks the entire city!

Very interesting museum and perfect excursion!

Best culture the nest after medieval

A great place, especially the museum of the silk. A very interesting story behind the silk factory and the respect to human nature and employees. Read the story before visiting. The views are fantastic as the name implies, overlooking province of Napoli and Vesuvius volcano.

Experienced guide and amazing story of a king's home turned into a silk factory and the surrounding are breath taking

Gorgeous example of Vanvitelli style architecture. This place has a lot of history and a fantastic view over the city of Caserta. It was a former silk factory during the times of the Borbons and a commune with it's own constitution was created around the factory. It was the first social experiment of its kind in Europe. The factory hosts a museum now where the silk factory machines are preserved almost intact. It is really worth visiting.

Great view, especially if the air is clear

A little paradise with a huge heritage to visit. I am glad to be born and grown in this place. I would highly suggest to visit San Leucio either for a little walk or visiting the monumental complex.

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