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Caserta (10,4Km)A trip in Caserta

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A trip in Caserta

Caserta forest of San Silvestro

In the city of Caserta we can find two squares. The oldest, which is called the ‘Piazza Mercato’, houses the market, and the Vanvitelli square, which is the main square consisting of the modern life of Caserta such as bars, hotels, banks, shops, boutiques and more. At the center of the Vanvitelli square we can see the statue of Luigi Vanvitelli the architect of the Royal Palace. Another sightseeing that is worth a visit is the Caserta’s war cemetery as it is an important piece from the World War II history. The cemetery was designed by Louis de Soissons and contains 768 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War. Other spots on your list to visit should include the Cathedral that was built in the 18th century and the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli. Like all other Italian cities, the region of Campania and more specifically the city of Caserta has more to offer than only history for the tourist explorer. You can find the market to buy fresh local products, have a relaxing coffee at the outdoor cafes, shop at the small boutiques or even dig out old valuable treasures at the antique shops. Finishing the tour or your day in the city of Caserta, you will have the chance to try the cooking traditions that influenced the specialties. The local food in Caserta is one of the best in the world. Some of the top dishes include the Neapolitan pizza, which is perfect only in this region of Italy, consisted of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil and olive oil. Other dishes you should try is the ‘risotto alla pescatora’ which uses rice and other sea based flavors, the polpette, which is a traditional pasta with the mythic meatballs, and the caprese salad, which captivates the flavors of fresh tomatoes, laves of basil and olive oil together with the di bufala mozarella. These are only some of the excellent traditional dishes that you will have the chance to try in Caserta. To explore the city you will need strength, and what gives more strength, is a perfect meal full of energy. The city of Caserta will stimulate all your senses so let yourself being relaxed and live a new experience. This city should be in the top of the list of someone’s holiday destinations. Tips Through the days of the last Monday of August until the 15th of September, Caserta hosts a local music and art festival. You can experience the live concerts, the dance, the folk songs and the theater, among other things. Fact The first camellia imported from Japan was planted in 1880 in the ‘English Garden’.

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Giardino Inglese Reggia di Caserta

Caserta (11 Km)

The English Garden of the Royal Palace of Caserta was created between the 18th and 19th centuries at the behest of Queen Maria Carolina. The land was best exploited to create waterfalls and ponds in which temples or sculptures such as the “Kneeling Venus” are reflected. The paths are enriched with cedars from Lebanon, pines and cypresses and there are no shortage of greenhouses built for the search for new cultivation methods.

Oasi WWF Bosco di San Silvestro

Caserta (8 Km)

The WWF Bosco di San Silvestro Oasis in 1993 was established as a natural area and is located between the hills of Montemaiulo and Montebriano. The area covers 76 hectares and turns out to be the first WWF oasis in the province of Caserta. The flora is composed of numerous ferns and green plants, while the fauna has numerous different species including the deer and the roe deer.

Planetario di Caserta

Caserta (26 Km)

It is the first all-digital planetarium in central-southern Italy. It is a structure of the Municipality of Caserta built, within the framework of the URBAN II program, with contribution from the EU, and offers educational activities for schools of every order and grade, from Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon, by reservation.

Art and culture

Reggia di Caserta

Caserta (11 Km)

The Royal Palace of Caserta was the historic residence of the Bourbons of Naples. The building consists of 1200 rooms and 1742 windows and was built in 1845. It is surrounded by a magnificent park, divided into an Italian garden and an English garden. The Royal Palace turns out to be the largest royal residence in the world. The Royal Palace of Caserta, otherwise known as the Royal Palace of Caserta, is distinguished by its great particularity, being surrounded by an Italian and an English garden. Due to its size (about 2.5 km) it is considered the largest park in Europe. Charles III of Bourbon, given the extraordinary nature of the landscape, ordered the construction of the Royal Palace, whose construction ended in 1780. Inside the building are the royal park, numerous majestic fountains and the Palatina Library.

Castello di Limatola

Limatola (6 Km)

The Castle of Limatola is a fortress that has existed for about 1000 years. It has classical medieval architecture. Currently the Castle is in excellent condition, thanks to the restoration by the Sgueglia family, the current owners. In its rooms there is also the Diocesan Museum of Caserta.

Santuario di Sant'Anna

Caserta (11 Km)

The Sanctuary of Sant'Anna was built during the nineteenth century on the previous church of Our Lady of Loreto. It represents an important place of worship as the Saint holds the role of protector of the city of Caserta together with San Sebastiano. After the bombings of World War II, the Sanctuary has been restored and only the imposing façade remains of the original construction. Several statues and busts are housed inside the structure, including the statue of Ecce Homo and that of Sant'Antonio Abate.

Monumento ai Caduti

Caserta (11 Km)

The War Memorial is located at the entrance of Corso Trieste in Caserta, and represents a monument for identifying the citizens of Caserta. The structure is that of a triumphal arch with white marble cladding. It was built in the fascist era in memory of the heroes of World War I and on top is placed a statue representing Liberty and Victory.

Castello di Alvignano Diroccato

Alvignano (8 Km)

The Castle of Alvignano was built in 1282, during the Angevin era. Its structure is simple, consisting of four cylindrical towers. During the '400, the structure of the castle underwent changes.

Castello di Carlo V

Capua (12 Km)

The Castle of Charles V was built in 1542 at the behest of the homonymous emperor who commissioned the construction of the architect Gian Giacomo dell'Acaya. The fortress is located in the ancient village of the city of Capua. It has linear geometries and ramparts of a square base and an entrance bridge that rests on arches. Over the centuries the function of the Castle has always remained the defensive function, except during the period of the restoration when it held the role of prison.

Torri di Federico II

Capua (12 Km)

The Towers of Frederick II are part of the architectural work built at the behest of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia who wanted to emulate the greatness of Rome. The work was completed by Niccolò di Cicala in 1240 and included the Gate of Capua. The complex was destroyed due to the bombings of 1943. Today, only the basics of the two polygonal towers and the headboards remain.

Castello delle Pietre

Capua (12 Km)

The Castello delle Pietre, also called the Norman Castle, was built by the Normans who conquered the city of Capua in 1602. The structure was built with stones coming from the amphitheater of the city. In the 19th century, the tuff tower was also added, which stands imposing and majestic on the left side of the structure.

L’antico Borgo di Caserta Vecchia

Caserta (8 Km)

This charming village, located in Caserta, significantly retained its original medieval structure. Its beautiful and distinctive buildings, its squares and shapely churches deserve the effort of a visit.

Il Duomo di Caserta

Caserta (10 Km)

The spectacular building of the Cathedral of Caserta, in Campania, was built in the twelfth century mixing different styles,including: Arabic, Norman and Roman styles. Erected in honor of St. Michael, it contains interesting frescoes.

Piazza Vanvitelli

Caserta (10 Km)

At the center of the Vanvitelli square we can see the statue of Luigi Vanvitelli the architect of the Royal Palace.

Museo Provinciale Campano

Capua (12 Km)

The Campania Provincial Museum was established in 1869 and opened to the public in 1874. It is headquartered in Palazzo Antignano di Capua. The museum structure is divided into thirty-two exhibition halls where we can admire the world collection of Matres Matutae, testimony of a particular pre-Roman indigenous cult. The Museum also houses several tombstones, stelae and sarcophagi from Roman, Republican and Imperial times.

Museo Diocesano

Capua (12 Km)

The Diocesan Museum was established in 1992 inside the Chapel of the Body of Christ in Capua. There are various materials coming from the Cathedral including sacred vestments, collections of silver and paintings of great artistic value. The “Virgin with Child between S.Stefano and St. Lucia “by Antoniazzo Romano and “The Madonna della Rosa” by an unknown author, turn out to be the sacral works among the most important of the Museum.

Galleria Studio Legale

Caserta (11 Km)

Marco Malasomma

Caserta (11 Km)

Food and wine

La Masserie - azienda vitivinicola -

Bellona (8 Km)

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Comune di Piana di Monte Verna

Piana di Monte Verna

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Piana di Monte Verna

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Valle di Maddaloni (12 Km)

Comune di Castel Morrone

Castel Morrone (5 Km)

Comune di Curti

Curti (11 Km)

Pro Loco Castel Morrone

Castel Morrone (5 Km)

Comune di Formicola

Formicola (10 Km)

Comune di Pastorano

Pastorano (11 Km)

Comune di Recale

Recale (13 Km)

Comune di Ruviano

Ruviano (8 Km)

Comune di San Nicola la Strada

San Nicola la Strada (13 Km)

Comune di San Prisco

San Prisco (10 Km)

Comune di Santa Maria Capua Vetere

Santa Maria Capua Vetere (12 Km)

Comune di Pontelatone

Pontelatone (7 Km)

Comune di Castel di Sasso

Castel di Sasso (5 Km)

Comune di Capua

Capua (12 Km)

Comune di Casagiove

Casagiove (10 Km)

Comune di Caserta

Caserta (10 Km)

E.P.T.Ente Provinciale per il Turismo

Caserta (11 Km)

Comune di Caiazzo

Caiazzo (3 Km)

Comune di Amorosi

Amorosi (11 Km)

Comune di Limatola

Limatola (6 Km)

Comune di Puglianello

Puglianello (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pontelatone

Pontelatone (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Puglianello

Puglianello (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Recale

Recale (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ruviano

Ruviano (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Nicola La Strada

San Nicola la Strada (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Prisco

San Prisco (10 Km)

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Santa Maria Capua Vetere (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Valle Di Maddaloni

Valle di Maddaloni (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Alvignano

Alvignano (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Amorosi

Amorosi (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bellona

Bellona (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Caiazzo

Caiazzo (3 Km)

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Camigliano (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Capua

Capua (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Casagiove

Casagiove (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Casapulla

Casapulla (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Caserta

Caserta (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castel Campagnano

Castel Campagnano (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castel Di Sasso

Castel di Sasso (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castel Morrone

Castel Morrone (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Curti

Curti (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Dragoni

Dragoni (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Dugenta

Dugenta (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Formicola

Formicola (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Giano Vetusto

Giano Vetusto (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Liberi

Liberi (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Limatola

Limatola (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Macerata Campania

Macerata Campania (13 Km)

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Pastorano (11 Km)

Comune di Alvignano

Alvignano (8 Km)

Comune di Camigliano

Camigliano (10 Km)

Comune di Dugenta

Dugenta (11 Km)

Comune di Castel Campagnano

Castel Campagnano (10 Km)

Comune di Casapulla

Casapulla (11 Km)

Comune di Bellona

Bellona (9 Km)

Comune di Valle di Maddaloni

Valle di Maddaloni (12 Km)

Comune di Giano Vetusto

Giano Vetusto (12 Km)

Comune di Liberi

Liberi (7 Km)

Comune di Macerata Campania

Macerata Campania (13 Km)

Pro Loco Giano Vetusto

Giano Vetusto (12 Km)

Comune di Dragoni

Dragoni (14 Km)

Comunità Montana Monte Maggiore

Formicola (9 Km)

E.P.T. Ente Provinciale per il Turismo

Caserta (11 Km)

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