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Naples, a city kissed by the Mediterranean sun and a custodian of an extraordinary cultural heritage, offers an extraordinary variety of opportunities to explore its surroundings. If you have only one day, there is no need to worry: we have selected ten exceptional  one day trips you can take from Naples. These itineraries will lead you to discover...

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Did you know that Italy has a royal palace that rivals Versailles in size and splendor? Located about 40 minutes north of Naples, the Reggia di Caserta was built in the 18th century by King Charles III (known as Charles of Bourbon), who looked to the famous French palace for inspiration. Designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, the Reggia di Caserta has 1,200...

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In the 17th century, King Louis XIV unleashed a serious case of “Versailles envy” when fellow monarchs heard about the unprecedented luxury of the newly-built French Palace. Italy’s Royal Palace at Caserta was inspired by the model of Versailles. Historically, rulers built magnificent palaces not only for their personal indulgence but because it wa...

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The Royal Palace at Caserta and its park, inserted as one of the 49 Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997, are treasures of truly incomparable splendor. Commissioned by Charles III of Bourbon in the 1700s, Luigi Vanvitelli planned this palace, a triumph of the Italian Baroque and one of the most famous and important works by the Neapolitan ar...

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When King Charles of Bourbon sent Louis Vanvitelli the Royal Palace of Caserta, he had in mind to compete in Versailles. Today, in addition to the magnificent royal palace, we can also admire the former parade ground that has been awarded the title of the largest square in Italy: it is Piazza Carlo di Borbone that, with its 130 thousand square mete...

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THE Royal Palace of Caserta, a long-neglected architectural jewel near Naples, is being returned to its former glory through a vast restoration project, partly financed by the European Union’s (EU) recovery fund.  Nicknamed the “Italian Versailles” after the royal palace near Paris, the Italian Unesco site boasts 1,200 rooms, 1,742 windows and 123h...

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The Royal Palace of Caserta gets its third star from Le Guide Vert Michelin, the highest award given to a tourist site. The award ceremony will be held on Friday, May 12. Coinciding with the anniversary of Luigi Vanvitelli's birthday, in the Royal Park, Philippe Orain, director of the Michelin Green Guides, will present in the hands of Tiziana Maff...

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A tiny workshop producing silk for customers such as the White House and the Pope is one of the last remaining to practice the centuries-old craft in Caserta, in the heart of Italy.  In the late 18th century, King Ferdinand IV of Naples of the House of Bourbon built a summer resort close to the Royal Palace north of Naples in San Leucio. He turned...

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Naples is a fascinating city in itself, but it’s also an excellent starting point to visit some of Italy’s most ancient historical sites and archeological treasures. While most use Rome or Florence as a base camp for day trips, these amazing day trips from Naples prove that no traveler to Italy should skip over la bella Napoli – or the towns around...

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Vanvitelli, who died on 1 March 1773, was Italy's most prominent architect of the 18th century. Italy is holding a series of events in honour of Luigi Vanvitelli, the Italian architect famed for designing the Royal Palace of Caserta, to mark the 250th anniversary of his death. The main events are taking place at Reggia di Caserta, the vast palace t...

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