Palace of Caserta Audio Guide
Explore Palace of Caserta with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
A former royal residence located in Caserta, Italy. It is one of the largest palaces in the world and was built for the Bourbon kings of Naples.
What you will hear
Main Entrance and the Telescope Effect
Establishing the sheer scale of the world's largest palace and the 'Cannocchiale' optical illusion. Includes the main facade and the view through the central gallery.
The Telescope Gallery
Witness an Enlightenment-era optical illusion that aligns the palace’s heart with the distant Great Cascade three kilometers away.
The Royal Court Theater
The only part of the palace entirely completed by Luigi Vanvitelli himself. Focuses on the horseshoe-shaped auditorium and the theatrical stage.
The Royal Court Theater
Step inside the only portion of the palace completed by the architect himself, featuring a stage that opens to nature.
The Theater Ceiling
Gaze up at the vibrant fresco of Apollo, a masterpiece of 18th-century stucco work celebrating the arts.
Grand Staircase of Honor
A world-famous Baroque masterpiece. The sequence moves from the lower landing, past the guarding lions, up to the frescoed dome.
Allegory of the Seasons
Look up at the frescoed dome to discover a hidden acoustic marvel designed to fill the staircase with invisible music.
The Palatine Chapel
The spiritual heart of the court, modeled after Versailles. Highlights the polychrome marble floors and the grand altar.
The Chapel Gallery
Observe the rhythmic columns and geometric floors of the chapel from the perspective of the royal balcony.
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