The Reggia di Caserta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest royal palace in the world by volume — the Bourbon answer to Versailles. A day trip into Campania takes in the grand staircase, opulent royal apartments and the 3 km axis of cascades and fountains running through the vast park to the English Garden. It pairs well with the nearby town of Caserta or a short hop on to Naples.
| Travel time | Full day |
|---|---|
| Getting there | Car (about 1 hr 30 min from Isernia) or train via Vairano-Caianello |
| Cost | Palace and park entry approx €15 |
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Highlights
- World's largest royal palace by volume
- Monumental grand staircase and royal apartments
- 3 km of cascades, fountains and the Great Cascade
- Romantic English Garden
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tips for visiting
- Allow at least half a day for palace and park together
- rent a bike or shuttle to reach the far cascade in the park