Caserta’s regal “Reggia”, May 18th, 2026

Caserta is only 1 hour by train from Rome.  It’s home to, and mostly famous for, its regal “Reggia” (which is conveniently located right in front of the town’s main train station).

 
The construction of the “Reggia”, or royal palace (where Duran Duran will be in concert this summer), initially began in 1752 and was finally completed in 1845. 

Since 1997 the “Reggia” has been a UNESCO “World Heritage” site. It contains a mere 1,200 rooms, 34 staircases and 1,742 windows. 

 
The immense park, which is located right behind the palace, is 120 hectares.  If you don’t feel like taking a long hike/jog there’s a convenient small shuttle service for 3 Euros which will take you to the fountains located 3 km from the palace itself (a good piece of advice: DON’T go in August, as we did 30 yrs ago, because the park is REALLY hot under the sun!). 

 
The “Reggia” has a valid “competitor” as Versailles is 67,000 sq/m whereas Caserta’s palace is a “mere” 47,000 sq/m.