Caserta​

By Dion Protani
Latest update: 14 March 2022
The city of Caserta is the capital city of the Province of Caserta with a population of 75,430 inhabitants.

Standing at an elevation of 68 metres above sea level, it covers a total area of 54 km² and lies 33 kilometres north of Naples, the regional capital of Campania.

When it comes to sightseeing, there's only one place to start: the Royal Palace of Caserta, known locally as "La Reggia di Caserta", one of the main tourist attractions in Campania.
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​Since 1997 La Reggia has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site and draws visitors from far and wide. Dubbed the "Versaille of Naples", the palace is situated just at the edge of the city centre, a ten minute walk from Caserta Cathedral - Il Duomo di San Michele Arcangelo. 

A visit to the Royal Palace starts with the palace itself with its grand staircases and Baroque apartments but it is perhaps the incredible garden which leaves the longest-lasting impression. From the palace building to the end of the garden is a distance of some three kilometres, taking on average 45 minutes to walk. Along the length of the garden there are fountains, statues and perfectly-manicured lawns which make this one of the finest gardens in Italy.

Reaching La Reggia by train is simple with the city's main station just a 5 minute walk across the square from the main entrance. Naples is a 49 minute journey away while you can also reach Benevento (59 minutes) or Salerno (1 hour 3 minutes) without having to change trains.

The most convenient airport for Caserta is Naples Capodichino/Naples International Airport which is 30 kilometres away; a car journey of just 26 minutes.
Comune di Caserta
Province: Caserta​

Region: Campania

Population: 72,813 ​(source: ISTAT 1 January 2022)

​​​​​​​​​​Size: 53 km²

Elevation: 68 metres

Highlights: Royal Palace of Caserta, Caserta Cathedral

Close by: Campano Amphitheatre, Capua, Guardia Sanframondi

Recommended accommodation: ​​Hotel Royal Caserta
​Public transport: ​​​central train station, local buses

By train: ​​​​Naples - 49 mins, Benevento - 59 mins, Salerno - 1 hr 3'
By car: ​​Naples - 32 mins (34 km), Avellino - 46 mins (59 km)

Fly to: ​​Naples International Airport - 1 hr 15 mins by car (94 km)

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