The Palace of Caserta, former home of the Bourbon royalty, lies near Naples.
Naples . In the immediate vicinity of Naples are numerous culturally and historically significant sites , including the Palace of Caserta and the Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum . The Royal Palace of Caserta ( Reggia di Caserta [ ˈrɛddʒa di kaˈzɛrta ; kaˈsɛrta ] Reggia ' e Caserta ) is a former royal residence in Caserta , southern Italy , constructed for the Bourbon kings of Naples . This 18th-century palace located on the Royal Estate of Carditello ( also known as the Reggia di Carditello ) is a small palace once belonging to the Neapolitan Bourbon Monarchy and it surrounding grounds in San Tammaro , a small village in the province of Caserta in the region Campania .