The Palace of Caserta, former home of the Bourbon royalty, lies near Naples.
The Royal Palace of Caserta -LRB- Reggia di Caserta -LSB- ˈrɛddʒa di kaˈzɛrta ; kaˈsɛrta -RSB- Reggia ' e Caserta -RRB- is a former royal residence in Caserta , southern Italy , constructed for the Bourbon kings of Naples .. Caserta. Caserta. kings of Naples. Kingdom of Naples. It is one of the largest palaces erected in Europe during the 18th century .. Europe. List of World Heritage Sites in Europe. In 1997 , the palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site ; its nomination described it as `` the swan song of the spectacular art of the Baroque , from which it adopted all the features needed to create the illusions of multidirectional space '' .. World Heritage Site. World Heritage Site. Baroque. Baroque. In terms of volume , the Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest royal residence in the world with over 2 million m ³ and covering an area of about 235,000 m ² .. Caserta. Caserta