Affordable and flexible entry to both the Royal Park and Apartments.
Affordable and flexible entry to both the Royal Park and Apartments.
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Seeing and getting to know Matera live was a really interesting experience. From the TV reports or the various photographs shown here and there, one cannot at all grasp the beauty and uniqueness of the place, and then the story told by the guide helps you imagine the context and the hard life lived by the locals.
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Quick and tailless. The palace is beautiful. I took the entrance from 8:45 a.m. and there was hardly anyone, then I left at about 12:30 p.m., and there was a world of people
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Works of art by contemporary artists in the old state rooms of the Reggia: magnificent! A very special cultural experience!
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Ease of ticket purchase and ease of entering the Palace
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A very interesting visit, though, as the interior is far superior to the exterior. Rather cold and unpleasant reception Inaccurate interior signage Garden with beautiful views but no flowers, which makes it sad
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The very knowledgeable guide thoroughly explained the site. Also interesting was the tour of the historical archive offered by the Royal Palace of Caserta, a small tour of the military settlements of German and then American troops during World War II
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The palace is impressive from all points of view, size, conservation, art objects...the gardens also impressive but you need "piedi forti", it is enormous..we walked all the way up and came back by bus, for a fee. Justified, the money for the ticket.
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The Palace and the whole complex is absolutely stunning!!! The "negative" notes are as follows: - there is no dedicated entrance for skip-the-line tickets, but on the other hand, despite the crowds the entrance was quite quick; - the audio guide provided with the tickets is not as comprehensive as the one provided by the Palace, it was very disappointing.
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We particularly appreciated the guide's preparation and competence and, last but not least, his friendliness, which never hurts.
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We were lucky because The tour guide who gave us the tour of the palace, was very knowledgeable and stimulated our curiosity, with simple explanations , making the tour very interesting !
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the guide, Serena Bertolino, was resoundingly detailed even with a wealth of anecdotes two pine hours without savings or hurry really prepared satisfied all the curiosities
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the guide was very good and well prepared. He conveyed his passion. the palace well cleaned and preserved. bravo!
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Excellent organization, serious and professional people
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The efficiency of service and information
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It was beautiful, thank you Pécari that people don't repeat deliveries
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The guide was very nice and knowledgeable
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VSIIAT PLEASANTNESS AND DRIVING ABILITY
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The chaperone Walter very good ... super professionalism ... very knowledgeable
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A great guide for an unparalleled visit to the Palace. Thank you
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Very good guide very professional
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the competence and friendliness of the guide
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Great location, spacious and well-kept rooms. Attention and helpfulness from the staff. Certainly recommended
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Learn all about the palace with uninterrupted access to a multilingual digital audio guide.
Learn all about the palace with uninterrupted access to a multilingual digital audio guide.
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Been fascinated by the beauty of the palace and its gardens and forests
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The Royal Palace of Caserta is truly a hidden gem. It exceeded our expectations at every turn. Entry into the grounds are strictly timed so visiting the Palace and apartments didn't feel crowded or rushed at all. It was a wonderful experience allowing us the opportunity to appreciate the magnificent Palace at our own pace. We took the option of a golf buggy ride around the gardens with a guide - it allowed us to visit a 10km circuit of the gardens easily with a highly knowledgeable guide who was also able to answer any questions. We highly recommend this option, we wouldn't have otherwise seen as much of the extensive grounds.
The cost of the ticket plus audioguide was much higher than the normal admission cost, and the audioguide on the cell phone is difficult to download on site due to poor connsections also inhibits use on the other functions of the phone.
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Explanations did not match the route
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Skip lines and tour the grand halls of Royal Caserta with a historian.
Skip lines and tour the grand halls of Royal Caserta with a historian.
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Seeing and getting to know Matera live was a really interesting experience. From the TV reports or the various photographs shown here and there, one cannot at all grasp the beauty and uniqueness of the place, and then the story told by the guide helps you imagine the context and the hard life lived by the locals.
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The very knowledgeable guide thoroughly explained the site. Also interesting was the tour of the historical archive offered by the Royal Palace of Caserta, a small tour of the military settlements of German and then American troops during World War II
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We particularly appreciated the guide's preparation and competence and, last but not least, his friendliness, which never hurts.
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the guide, Serena Bertolino, was resoundingly detailed even with a wealth of anecdotes two pine hours without savings or hurry really prepared satisfied all the curiosities
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the guide was very good and well prepared. He conveyed his passion. the palace well cleaned and preserved. bravo!
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The guide was very nice and knowledgeable
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VSIIAT PLEASANTNESS AND DRIVING ABILITY
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The chaperone Walter very good ... super professionalism ... very knowledgeable
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A great guide for an unparalleled visit to the Palace. Thank you
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Very good guide very professional
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the competence and friendliness of the guide
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Experience Caserta’s royal grandeur with an exclusive, art historian-led private tour.
Experience Caserta’s royal grandeur with an exclusive, art historian-led private tour.
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A royal day out! Hassle-free visit to the Royal Palace of Caserta with train tickets, priority access and an audio guide.
A royal day out! Hassle-free visit to the Royal Palace of Caserta with train tickets, priority access and an audio guide.
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Entry tickets
Guided tours
Tickets with transfers
Park access
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Yes
Yes
Apartments access
Option to upgrade
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Yes
Additional features
Optional audio guide in Italian, English, French, Spanish.
Italian/English speaking guide, small group, priority access, audio headsets, optional private tour (of the apartments).
Train ticket to Caserta from Napoli Central Station, audio guide, priority access.
Why buy?
Explore at your own pace without committing to the full palace, perfect for independent travelers and nature lovers.
Enrich your visit with insider knowledge and fascinating stories. Bypass crowds with priority entry.
Hassle-free journey, maximize time at the site, enjoy the ride without logistics stress.
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Royal Palace of Caserta Park Tickets
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The Parterre is the wide clearing that you come across when you leave Reggia di Caserta's gallery. It follows the French Garden designs and you will find wide grasslands that resemble a grass carpet. The Old Woods, on the left of the Parterre, existed before the buildings and were kept to maintain the natural element of the garden. It was also the 'Secret Garden' used for entertainment and as a resting place for the court.
In the Caserta Palace Gardens, you will come across a long alley with artificial fountains and cascades that fill multiple basins along a canal. Each fountain is decorated with rich sculptures such as dolphins, Aeolus, Ceres, Venus, Adonis, and a lot more. The fountains were designed in a way that they appear to be much shorter than their actual length of 3 km, thanks to short waterfalls and large basins, creating an optical artifice.
Occupying an area of 24 hectares, The English Garden is the first example of an informal garden in Italy. The garden is home to rare and exotic plants that were imported from around the world. Apart from the plants, this garden also houses several lakes, temples, a greenhouse, an English mansion, a bee house, and many other beautiful statues and elements.
The Carolino Aqueduct, a 38km hydraulic engineering marvel, was built to supply water to the fountains, the Royal Palace of Caserta, the cities Caserta and Naples around the Palace, and all the farms in the area. The entire conduit is buried except for the bridge which is made up of several arches and turrets for improved stability and better maintenance.
Initiated by King Ferdinand IV, The Complex of Saint Leucio Belvedere is a huge village complex in the Royal Palace of Caserta. This complex comprises a functioning silk factory, a living silk museum, Former Royal Apartments and manicured gardens. It was also the birthplace of women’s rights at the request of Queen Maria Carolina.
A 100 hectares estate bought by King Charles of Bourbon, San Silvestro's Oasis was once a place for hunting, hiking, and immersing oneself in nature. Today, the oasis is funded by the World Wide Fund for Nature where visitors can indulge in a lot of activities here such as night tours, learning about bats, seeing fireflies, nature trails, and more.
Designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, the works for Caserta Palace Gardens began in 1753 and combined the design of the Italian Renaissance Garden with a solution for the Versailles gardens. Luigi introduced the ‘Telescope Effect’ by designing a straight avenue that started from Naples and ended at the waterfall's top that was located at the end of the Garden of the Royal Palace of Caserta.
The current garden at the Royal Palace of Caserta is a reduced version of Luigi’s design. After Luigi passed away in 1773, work halted for almost 4 years. In 1777, his son Carlo presented the King with a reduced version of the original design because of economic difficulties at the time and the number of fountains in the second part of the Caserta Palace Gardens. However, Carlo made sure that his father’s vision was accomplished for the garden with the 3.3 km canal.
Queen Maria Carolina, the wife of King Ferdinand IV, was in competition with her sister Queen Marie Antoinette of France. She requested that an English Garden be built that obscured the beauty of Petit Trianon of Versailles. The construction began in 1786 and the Queen invested her personal fortunes to make sure that the English Garden was quite different from the Park at the Royal Palace of Caserta.
The Caserta Palace Gardens were heavily inspired by the French Baroque style, particularly the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles. Architect Luigi Vanvitelli aimed to create a sense of order, symmetry, and awe-inspiring vistas mirroring the power and wealth of the Bourbon dynasty.
The "telescope effect" in the Caserta Palace Gardens is a clever optical trick achieved through strategic alignment and perspective. Pools, fountains, and cascades are positioned along a central axis, creating the illusion of an endless depth. Statues and sculptures frame this view, drawing the eye further down the line and enhancing the perception of vastness. It makes the gardens appear much larger and more expansive than they truly are.
The Italian gardens are characterized by their formal layout, symmetrical design, and ornate fountains. In contrast, the English landscapes feature more natural, romantic elements such as rolling lawns, winding paths, and varied plantings that mimic natural scenery, creating a relaxed and picturesque environment.
The Caserta Palace Gardens have influenced modern landscape architecture through their innovative use of space, water features, and the integration of formal and natural elements. The 'telescope effect' and the blending of Italian and English styles have inspired contemporary garden designers to create spaces that balance formality with natural beauty. Modern examples include the National Mall in Washington D.C. with its reflecting pool and monuments aligned along a central axis, or Longchamp Park in Paris, where the Grand Cascade leads the eye towards the cityscape.
The gardens symbolize the power and sophistication of the Bourbon dynasty. They were designed to showcase the wealth and taste of the Bourbons, serving as a symbol of their rule and cultural influence. The gardens also reflect the political and social aspirations of the dynasty during the 18th century.
To maintain their UNESCO World Heritage status, the Caserta Palace Gardens undergo a multi-faceted preservation effort. This includes meticulous restoration of fountains, sculptures, and water systems, alongside careful conservation of both completed Baroque sections and undeveloped areas. Horticultural experts meticulously care for the diverse plant collection, ensuring the gardens remain a flourishing testament to history and a captivating masterpiece of landscape design.
The best times to visit are in the spring and early summer when the gardens are in full bloom, and the weather is pleasant. The fall season also offers beautiful foliage and a more serene experience. Each season, however, has its unique charm and beauty.
Yes, guided tours are available for the Caserta Palace Gardens. These tours offer in-depth insights into the garden's design, history, and key features, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the grandeur and intricacies of the gardens.