What is the largest palace near Naples?

The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta, southern Italy, constructed by the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies as their main residence as kings of Naples. It is the largest palace erected in Europe during the 18th century.



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The Royal Palace of Naples is a palace, museum, and historical tourist destination located in central Naples, southern Italy. It was one of the four residences near Naples used by the House of Bourbon during their rule of the Kingdom of Naples and later the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.



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The Royal Palace of Caserta was once the abode for various Kings of Naples. It is the largest palace in the world and is the finest representation of Baroque art. You can marvel at the various artworks and riches on display at the painted halls of the Royal Apartments.

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The Royal Palace of Caserta (Italian: Reggia di Caserta ['r?dd?a di ka'z?rta]) is a former royal residence in Caserta, southern Italy, constructed by the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies as their main residence as kings of Naples. It is the largest palace erected in Europe during the 18th century.

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The imposing Castel dell'Ovo is a castle on a peninsula off the coast of Naples Italy and also the oldest castle in the city.

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Located on the Naples coastline is the imposing Castel dell'Ovo, the oldest standing fortification in the city. According to legend, the Roman poet Virgil hid a magical egg in the foundations of the fortress, promising that if the egg were broken, the city would suffer great catastrophes!

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In ancient times, Naples was called the “city of the seven castles” because it was the only city in the world that boasted seven castles within its boundaries: Castel dell'Ovo, Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), Castel Sant'Elmo, Castel Capuano, Castello del Carmine, Castello di Nisida and Forte di Vigliena.

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Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.

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