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ISISS “Terra di Lavoro”CASERTA

Campania Region

A CULTURAL EVENT

IN CASERTA

ITALY

A GREAT HONOUR

We would like to inform you about

a cultural event which is taking place in Caserta

This cultural attraction also represents

a stimulating way to foster the perception of our territory and increase tourists flows.

When Charles of Bourbon reigned:History , Science and Beauty

EVENT

SUN (SECOND UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES ) and REGGIA di CASERTA

Promotea series of events to celebrate

300° anniversary of the birth

ofKing Charles of Bourbon

(1716-1788)

AIMS

Focusing onthe importance of Charles of Bourbon for Southern Italy History ;his cultural heritage ;what beautiful and good works he did for Southern Italy ‘ s grandeur, powerful stimulus for younger generations.

LOCATION

Cappella Palatina,Royal Palace –Caserta (Palatine Chapel)

WHEN

THURSDAY APRIL 14 - h 17.00 Giuseppe Galasso : A “NATIONAL KING” ,” A “ FAVOURABLE AND

ADVENTUROUS CHANCE” , “ THIS BUILDING MUST BE MADE”.THURSDAY APRIL 21.00 - h 17.00

Massimo Capaccioli : “ Science in Charles’s Age “THURSDAY May 05 - h 17.00

Riccardo Lattuada:ARTISTI PER CARLO ,ARTISTI DI CARLOTHURSDAY May 12 - h 17.00

Paolo Giordano :CHARLES OF OURBON,ARCHITECTURAL RATIONALISM AND SOCIAL PHILANTROPYTHURSDAY May 26 - h 17.00

Pier Luigi Leone da Castris : Museums of Charles of Parma in Naples.

Who is Charles of Bourbon ?

He was king of Naples and Sicily from 1734 to 1759. After that he became king of Spain until 1788 .

He transformed Southern Italy in an autonomous kingdom.

His objective was to elevate Naples to the rank of an important European capital.

To this aim he ordered the building of the Royal Palaces in Caserta, Capodimonte, Naples, and Portici.

What did he do ?

Charles of Bourbon deeply marked Southern Italy History , especially in Naples.

Here are some of the monuments he wanted for our region:The Royal Palace in Caserta;The Royal Palace of Capodimonte,Naples;San Carlo Theatre in Naples;Il Real Albergo dei Poveri,Naples.

Caserta :The Royal Palace

The Royal Palace is an imposing, impressive building ,built in1752,for king Charles III of Naples to rival Versailles. If you do not have a ticket ,go first to the ticket office and purchase your ticket (€12-full ticket-€6 reduced ticket).Now you can select the route which best satisfies your interests and fits your trip times. For details read here:http://reggiadicaserta.beniculturali.it/index.php/guide-to-royal-palace-2.htm

You cannot miss the Historical Apartments accessed through the Grand Staircase of Honour. This spectacular room enfilade astonishes the visitors for the scenographic , sumptuous, opulent , eye-catching decorations, magnificent sculptures, rooms dedicated to the four seasons, The Crip and The Court Theatre.

Bring the family to experience the emotion of acultural journey through the unique

Royal Palace with its wonderful Gardens

listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞

∞Visit one of Campania's most frequently-toured places