Province of Caserta

The Province of Caserta (Italian: provincia di Caserta, Neapolitan: Pruvincia 'e Caserta) is a province in the region of Campania in southernItaly. Its capital is the city of Caserta, situated about 36 kilometres (22 mi) by road north of Naples. The province has a population of 909,493 in an area of 2,651.35 square kilometres (1,023.69 sq mi) across its 104 municipalities.

The Palace of Caserta is located near to the city, a former royal residence which was constructed for the Bourbon kings of Naples. It was the largest palace and one of the largest buildings erected in Europe during the 18th century. In 1997, the palace was designated a World Heritage Site.