Caserta and surroundings

The province of Caserta, with its little-known itineraries, offers unique emotions among history, art and nature, enriched by an agri-food heritage of typical products and local dishes. This corner of Campania is famous for the majestic Reggia di Caserta, a UNESCO site since 1977, considered one of the most important monuments of Italy's artistic heritage.

The Royal Palace of Caserta, designed by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century for Charles III of Bourbon, represents the triumph of Italian Baroque. Vanvitelli also built the Acquedotto Carolino, a grandiose work of hydraulic engineering that aroused the admiration of Europe and remains one of the most important works of the Bourbons.

The province of Caserta surprises with its natural environment rich in parks, reserves and protected areas, where a tranquil serenity reigns. A wide and fertile plain winds around the Volturno, with the Matese massif and the dormant volcano of Roccamonfina marking the natural border with Molise and lower Lazio.

Orchards, vineyards and olive groves color the landscape of this fascinating land, prized by the ancient Romans as Campania Felix. The sea with its fine beaches, protected by green pine forests and lapped by the blue Tyrrhenian Sea, forms a coastal panorama that extends to the Gulf of Gaeta.

History can be felt in every corner: medieval villages, churches, castles, cathedrals and Roman architecture tell of the passage of ancient peoples. The province of Caserta amazes with the imagination and flair of its people, with the bright colors, dances and songs that enliven the squares of small towns during folkloric events. Walking among the people sharpens the senses, offering a precious heritage of flavors, colors and aromas that gladden the spirit and comfort the heart.