Reggia de Caserta. Guía breve historico-artistica

A concise and timely volume, richly photographed, that traces the history and architecture of one of the grandest monumental palaces in Europe and the world. Begun in the mid-eighteenth century by Charles of Bourbon – who dreamed of a new "administrative capital" – the Royal Palace of Caserta was designed by the genius of Luigi Vanvitelli to rival the great European royal residences, first and foremost Versailles. The Palace and its vast Royal Park, with fountains and water features, reached their peak splendor under the reign of Ferdinand IV and Queen Maria Carolina, and accompanied the final decades of Bourbon Naples. A jewel in the crown of the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Royal Palace of Caserta is one of the most interesting and fascinating cultural tourism destinations.