Overview
Caserta exists almost entirely because of the Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace), a UNESCO-listed Bourbon palace that rivals Versailles in scale. During Italian summer holidays (August especially) it draws huge crowds, but the rest of the year the city is pleasantly sleepy with local markets and coffee bars.
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Before you go
Accommodation
Budget hotels cluster on Via Giuseppe Garibaldi immediately right of the train station. Hotel Amadeus and Hotel New Baby both offer rooms from €40-65 with free Wi-Fi.
Culture
Coffee bars are central to local life—stop in and order a caffè. The city gets very crowded during Italian summer holiday periods (August).
Food
Local family restaurants welcome foreigners. Roadside vendors sell fresh mozzarella, artichokes, and vegetables ideal for budget lunches.
Transport
Caserta's train station is central and directly faces the Palazzo Reale. Regional trains from Naples take ~35 minutes; from Rome ~1 hour 15 minutes.