Aqueduct of Vanvitelli
/7 Comments/in Campania, Caserta, Notes /by MetteAqueduct of Vanvitelli Seeing the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli blocking a chaotic country road East of Caserta is like a mirage. The grandiose three tier structure stands out as an engineering feat at odds with the surroundings. Booking.com
Visiting Reggia di Caserta
/4 Comments/in Campania, Campania Notes, Caserta, Notes /by MetteVisiting Reggia di Caserta The UNESCO World Heritage listed Reggia di Caserta started out as a royal boasting contest. King Charles VII of Bourbon wanted a palace to outshine the Palace of Versailles, so in 1752 he initiated the construction of the largest royal residence in the world. Booking.com