Royal Palace of Caserta, a Baroque Masterpiece
Located just an hour train ride outside of Naples, the Royal Palace of Caserta is the world’s largest palace by volume and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by the kings of Naples in the 18th century in order to rival their relatives who had built the Palace of Versailles, it is considered to be the ultimate expression of Baroque architecture and you will need a full day or more in order to see the palace, park and gardens.
Inside the palace you will be amazed by the multitude of Baroque artwork, tapestry, chandeliers, paintings on the ceilings, statues and ornate furniture and living quarters.
Once you are done exploring the palace, save some time to roam around the park and gardens. In fact, the park and gardens are so big that the palace actually offers a tram service to help you move around the park. As you walk around the park, you will come across secret passages, waterfalls, beautiful fountains, statues, ponds, lagoons and botanical gardens.
Restaurant Recommendations
Just in case you get hungry after touring the palace and gardens, we recommend you try the following:
Nello Pizzeria - Just a short walk from the palace, you will find this little pizza shop which serves delicious Neapolitan style pizza made with D.O.C. cheese (Mozzarella di Bufala) at very reasonable prices. The staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly. In fact, one of the patrons who walked in even introduced himself to our table and struck up a conversation, even though we didn’t speak Italian.
Ristorante PepeNero - This is an awesome restaurant that is frequented by locals and tourists alike. It’s very spacious inside so there is minimal wait time and the food is excellent. The environment looks fancy although price wise, it is within the mid range budget.
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