Castles and palaces in Campania

Castles and Palaces of Campania

Campania's architectural landscape is defined by the legacy of the House of Bourbon and the engineering of Luigi Vanvitelli. This collection features the Royal Palace of Caserta, a UNESCO-listed masterpiece with vast gardens, and the Royal Palace of Naples, showcasing Renaissance and Baroque design. Medieval history is represented by the 13th-century Castel Nuovo, while the 19th-century Palazzo della Borsa highlights Neo-Renaissance style. The list also includes historic towers of the Carolino Aqueduct, an 18th-century hydraulic feat that supplied the region's royal estates.

Castles and Palaces of Campania — Map

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Royal Palace of Caserta

The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta, southern Italy, constructed by the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies as…

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Royal Palace of Naples

Historic royal palace and museum featuring Renaissance architecture and art collections from the Bourbon kings of Naples.

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New Castle

Historic medieval castle and civic museum featuring art, frescoes, and sculptures. It has served as a royal residence and cultural site since 1266.

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Palazzo della Borsa, Naples

The Palazzo della Borsa is a monumental 19th-century palace located in the Piazza of the same name in Naples, region of Campania, Italy.

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Torrino 56

Historic 18th-century inspection tower along the Carolino Aqueduct. This UNESCO-listed structure was designed by architect Luigi Vanvitelli to monitor the water flow of the 38-kilometer hydraulic system serving the Royal Palace of Caserta.

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Torrino 46

An 18th-century stone tower forming part of the UNESCO-protected Carolino Aqueduct. One of several inspection points designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, it marks the route of the gravity-fed water system that supplied the fountains and gardens of Caserta.

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