Piazza Vanvitelli e Centro Storico

Piazza Vanvitelli is a civic square in Caserta, framed by nineteenth-century buildings and associated with the city's daily and commercial life.

Why it matters

The municipality describes the square as a centre of social, civic and commercial life. The Comune di Caserta is located on Piazza Vanvitelli. Nearby buildings and streets include historic architecture, shops and pedestrian areas.

What to notice

The square and connecting streets form part of the planned city's commercial centre. Corso Trieste, Piazza Duomo, the cathedral, the theatre on Via Mazzini and the church of San Sebastiano are among the nearby civic and religious landmarks.

Context and history

Caserta's historic centre developed alongside Vanvitelli's royal plan. The square bears the architect's name and became a civic centre of the lower town.