Caserta (Campania)

The Royal Palace of Caserta

The Fountain of Diana and Actaeon in the garden of the Royal Palace

Main façade of the Royal Palace of Caserta

Caserta is the capital of the province of Caserta in the Campania region. Caserta's main attraction is its Royal Palace (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The palace was created in the 18th century by the Italian architect Luigi Vanvitelli as a Versailles-like residence ("Reggia") for the Bourbon kings of Naples and Sicily. It is one of the most visited monuments in the country. Inside are more than 1200 rooms, decorated in various styles. It has been the set for several famous movies such as Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Angels & Demons and Mission: Impossible III. The park is 2 miles (3.2 km) long and contains many waterfalls, lakes and gardens, as well as a very famous English garden.

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Recipes From Campania

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Cavatelli al Sugo di Capra
Cavatelli al Sugo di Capra: Pasta With Goat Ragù

A specialty of Campania, this flavor-infused meat sauce is traditionally served with cavatelli, a pasta with a name deriving from “cavato” (carved out).

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rum babà cake
Rum Babá Cake

Moist brioche cake soaked in sweet rum syrup, rum babá is a favorite Neapolitan dessert. It’s so beloved that there’s even a Neapolitan expression: Sì nu babbà.
 

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Taralli with lard and pepper
Taralli Sugna e Pepe

Taralli sugna e pepe are a classic Neapolitan snack food, for sale by street vendors and bakeries, and perfect with a glass of chilled dry white wine.

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danubio
Danubio Napoletano | Neapolitan Savoury Pull-apart Brioche

The Danubio napoletano is often served as a part of a pre-dinner aperitivo or as a snack for children.

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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Try your hand at making gnocchi alla sorrentina, a dish from Campania's Sorrento coast
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i'm looking for a lawyer to represent me in my application for citizen by descent in Oliveto Citra in Campania. 

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What are some things to do in Ischia in June - we have only 2 days. Grazie mille.

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Hello everyone! Here at Italy Magazine, we want to know your travel memories and tips from the region of Campania as part of a special issue we're working on. We might not be able to easily travel right now but we can still think about those trips we've enjoyed in the past.

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