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The World’s 100 Best Palaces

Royal Palace of Caserta

Caserta, Italy

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PALACES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 12 2026

No. 1 in Italy

Royal Palace of Caserta

An 18th-century royal residence in Caserta, a short walk from the train station, set before a long park axis of fountains ending at a great waterfall. Inside are the Grand Staircase and frescoed royal apartments, while the grounds hold the English Garden and pools.

Highlights

  • Royal Apartments
  • Grand Staircase
  • English Garden and Bath of Venus

Good to know

  • Book timed tickets online to skip queues
  • Allow a full day for palace and park
  • Shuttle, bikes or golf carts reach waterfall

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