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Giardini Reali - Parco Reggia di Caserta
Giardini Reali - Parco Reggia di Caserta is located within the Royal Palace of Caserta in Italy and is a royal garden showcasing 18th-century Italian horticultural art. Designed by architect Luigi Vanvitelli, the garden blends Italian and French landscaping styles, with a refined layout and expansive grounds. At its center is a long canal flanked by fountains and sculptures, creating a spectacular visual effect. As you stroll through, you can admire exquisite sculptures and fountains, especially the majestic waterfall, where water cascades from a great height, leaving visitors in awe. In addition to the water features, the garden includes several themed gardens and tree-lined paths, ideal for a leisurely stroll. It offers a tranquil natural setting where visitors can enjoy the scenery and sense the weight of history. Wear comfortable shoes, as the garden is large and exploring is mainly on foot.Caserta · 642m from downtown
Pompeii Archaeological Park
illadei Misteri, which is one of the intact buildings in Pompeii. Walk in and take a look. On the wall of the large dining room is a huge mural "Dionysiac Frieze", which describes the ceremony of worshipping the god of wine by a girl who was about to get married at that time. There is a Vesuvius Museum (Museo Vesuviano) in the southeast outside the ancient city ruins. On ViaColleSanBartolomeo Street, you can visit for free and see many interesting unearthed cultural relics. It is open Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00.Pompei · 38.1 km from Caserta
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano on the Apennine Peninsula. It was formed by the collision of the Eurasian plate and the African plate. It once destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii when it erupted in 79 AD and is currently dormant. This volcano has erupted many times, so it is also one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. You can climb Vesuvius on foot, follow the slope of the volcanic rock to the crater, and in about 20-30 minutes you can go up to the top to see the crater. Because of the high altitude and the high wind speed of the mountain pass, you need to hold the railing when you reach the top. There is a special bus from Pompeii to Mount Vesuvius. The journey takes about an hour. There is a ticket office to Mount Vesuvius at the entrance of Pompeii Railway Station, and the departure point is also at the entrance of the railway station. There are not many buses, and there is usually a train on time. After the car passed through the Vesuvius National Forest Park, it stopped halfway up the mountain and had to change to a car specially used for climbing, and then changed to walking, and climbed along the handrail to the crater.Ottaviano · 29 km from Caserta
Belvedere di San Leucio
Caserta · 3.4 km from downtown
Amphitheatre of Capua
This is a historic site located about 40 km north of Naples, Italy's second-largest open-air theater after the Colosseum in Rome.Santa Maria Capua Vetere · 7 km from Caserta
Royal Palace of Naples
Royal Palace of Naples faces the open Piazza del Plebiscito and is one of the landmarks of the historic center of Naples. It was originally used as the Spanish Viceroy's Palace, became the royal palace of the Bourbon dynasty after the 18th century, and was long the center of power for the Kingdom of Naples. The current facade, after extensive renovations in the 19th century, presents a neoclassical style. A row of niches on the ground floor contains eight marble statues of kings, ranging from the monarchs of the Norman dynasty to the king who unified Italy, presenting a timeline of the city's centuries of dynastic changes. The west side of the palace is open to the public as a museum. Along the visitor route, you can enter royal living spaces such as the ceremonial suites and the Throne Room. The interior is furnished with 18th- to 19th-century furniture, porcelain, tapestries, and paintings, including works from the Neapolitan School. The small and exquisite Court Theater is still in use today, and the royal chapel is also on the route. In the entrance courtyard, a wide, double-flight staircase rises to greet you. The rear of the palace also conceals a hanging garden, with a long, green terrace suspended between the floors. The east wing of the palace houses the Vittorio Emanuele III National Library. The collection includes ancient texts from the Farnese family, as well as nearly 2,000 papyrus scrolls unearthed in Herculaneum—they were carbonized by high temperatures and buried underground during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, making them one of the few surviving examples of ancient books. The library also preserves a fragment of a 5th-century Coptic Bible manuscript.Naples · 27.1 km from Caserta
Basilica Benedettina Sant'Angelo in Formis
Capua · 7.8 km from Caserta
Catacombs of Saint Gaudiosus
Built in the 2nd century, the Catacombs of San Genero is one of the larger catacombs underground in Naples. Unlike traditional Romanesque tombs, in addition to tombs, there are corridors and a spacious vestibule supported by columns and arches. It is also decorated with early Christian frescoes and mosaics, many of which are now dilapidated. Legend has it that San Genero was buried here at first, and a large number of tourists come to visit every year. There will be guided tours every weekend. Participating in this tour can better understand the history of the tomb and the remains of various works of art inside. It is recommended to register in advance.Naples · 24.7 km from Caserta
Castel Nuovo
Castel Nuovo is located on one side of thePiazza del Municipio in Naples, right next to the port, and is one of the city's landmarks. It was commissioned by Charles I of Anjou, the founder of the Kingdom of Naples. The name "Castel Nuovo" was given in contrast to the earlierCastel Capuanoand Ovo Castle in the city. After the Aragonese dynasty took control in the 15th century, it was rebuilt into its current layout by the Majorcan architect Guillem Sagrera: an irregular trapezoidal structure guarded by five cylindrical towers and surrounded by a moat. For centuries thereafter, it served as the royal palace for the kings of Anjou, Aragon, and Spain. The white marble triumphal arch at the main entrance was built to commemorate the triumphant entry of King Alfonso V of Aragon into the city. It is carved with scenes of the king entering the city in a triumphal chariot and the coat of arms of the Aragonese royal family, and is considered an important symbol of the introduction of Renaissance architecture to southern Italy. The main hall of the castle, the Hall of the Barons, was originally the Throne Room. Multiple ribbed arches intertwine on the octagonal dome to form a star pattern, with an opening in the center to let in light. The hall's name comes from the story of Ferdinand I, who used a wedding banquet as a pretext to lure and capture rebellious barons here. Until 2006, it was still used as the meeting place for the Naples City Council. Visits usually begin at the Palatine Chapel on the ground floor, where traces of frescoes painted by Giotto still remain. In the adjacent Hall of Arms, you can see excavated ancient Roman remains beneath the castle through a glass floor. The Civic Museum on the floor above displays religious paintings from the 15th to 18th centuries, including works by Neapolitan Baroque painters such as Luca Giordano. The second floor exhibits paintings from the 18th century onwards, organized by themes such as history, landscapes, portraits, and city views of Naples. From the side facing the sea, you can see the bay.Naples · 26.8 km from Caserta
Positano
Positano is a cliffside town on the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy. The entire town faces the sea, built into the mountainside, with colorful houses cascading from the cliff top down to the seaside. This "vertical" town layout is its distinctive feature. There are few roads in the town; instead, there are winding stone steps and narrow alleys, dotted with handicraft shops, galleries, and lemon-themed boutiques along the way. The town's landmark is the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, whose iconic colorful dome often appears in classic images of Positano. The terrace in front of the church offers a panoramic view of the pier and the Mediterranean Sea. Walking down from the church to the seaside, you will find the main beach, Positano Spiaggia. This crescent-shaped beach connects the colorful buildings on the cliff with the blue sea. Alternatively, you can follow the coastal path to the slightly more distant Fornillo Beach, which is quieter.Positano · 50.9 km from Caserta
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Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta
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Via Caracciolo e Lungomare di Napoli
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Piazza del Plebiscito
Naples · 27.2 km from Caserta
Sorrento
Sorrento · 49.7 km from Caserta
Capri
Anacapri · 58.5 km from Caserta
Galleria Umberto I
Naples · 26.9 km from Caserta
Church of the New Jesus
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Amalfi Coast
Amalfi · 53.9 km from Caserta
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What travelers say about Caserta
M10***1529 September 2026
5.0
That was wonderful! Ruoqing is beautiful, and her language is clear and accurate. You wouldn't even guess she's a local from Pompeii. Her descriptions of the historical sites were excellent. Thumbs up! 👍🏻👍🏻
Pompeii Archaeological Park
WanderinAussie3 July 2022
5.0
We visited Mount Vesuvius as part of a full day that included Pompeii and it was absolutely wonderful.As we ascended the mountain we stopped mid way for the best pizza I have ever tasted. The little restaurant (which I am ashamed to say I don't remember the name of) unfortunately had a power outage shortly before we arrived. That did not stop them from welcoming us warmly and providing wonderful wood fired pizza for our lunch.From there it was on the Mount Vesuvius herself. There was poor visibility but luckily the rain had passed and we were able to hike to the rim of the crater. Unable to see in to the rim itself because of the low lying fog did not dampen the wonder of being at the top. If anything it added to the magic. Truly an experience of a lifetime.
Mount Vesuvius
suifeng201928 May 2020
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The amphitheater in Pompeii could originally accommodate 5,000 spectators, but now only four rows of seats in the lower level and several rows of seats in the middle level remain, with almost no traces left on the upper level. Now, in order to use the theater for performances, people have carried out some simple renovations.
Amphitheatre of Capua
nicholecai11 February 2020
5.0
The Royal Palace of Naples is a very small palace. You need to pay to visit it. The ticket booth is very small and there is a free ticket storage service, which is quite convenient. The decoration inside the palace is definitely magnificent, and there are also Chinese ceramic utensils.
Royal Palace of Naples
小思文18 December 2019
4.0
The Catacombs of San Generoso is also a great place to visit. The structure of the catacombs is very grand, and there are very rich natural landscapes to appreciate. The catacombs are also next to an archaeological museum with many unique and interesting things.
Catacombs of Saint Gaudiosus
沈福成29 February 2020
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After checking in at the Renaissance Naples Hotel, we walked to the new castle for a visit because the room was not available until 3pm. It took about 5 minutes to walk. There was a fee for admission and there was also a guide machine. There was a small church that was now hosting an art exhibition and there were many art works.
Castel Nuovo
