The city of Caserta is located in the region of Campania province of Italy. Just 27 km away from Naples, the city is an absolute wonder. Well dotted with restaurants, pubs, lounges, cafes, hotels and places of interest, this city makes the best of your time. Caserta is best known for the renowned Palace of Caserta which is also called Baroque Reggia. Boasting of being among the UNESCO World Heritage Site this exquisite palace attracts helluva lot of visitors and tourists every year. The city is known as the Versailles of Naples because of this architectural wonder. Erected in the 18th century the palace was designed by Luigi Vanvitelli-a famous Dutch architect. Constructed for the Bourbon emperors of Sicily and Naples the Palace of Caserta boasts of housing over 1200 rooms each nicely embellished with striking adornments. Besides its lawns stretch to as long as 2 miles and hold numerous fountains, falls, exotic flowers and lakes among others. Factually, the Palace of Caserta came into being even before the city of Caserta existed. Palazzo Vecchio also called "Old Palace" which is a 14th century structure is among the most impressive buildings of Caserta Italy. The Cathedral of Caserta Vecchia is yet another major tourist attraction that you may visit in the city.
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