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  1. The Royal Palace of Portici ( Reggia di Portici or Palazzo Reale di Portici; Neapolitan: Reggia ‘e Puortece) is a former royal palace in Portici, Southeast of Naples along the coast, in the region of Campania, Italy. Today it is the home of the Orto Botanico di Portici, a botanical garden operated by the University of Naples Federico II.

  2. Aug 10, 2020 · Discover Palace of Portici in Portici, Italy: Before the more famous Royal Palace of Caserta, the king of Naples first commissioned this overlooked residence.

  3. The history of the Reggia of Portici. Built in 1739 at the behest of Charles of Bourbon King of Naples and his wife Maria Amalia of Saxony, the Royal Palace is one of the most important monuments of the City of Portici which rises on the western slopes of Vesuvius.

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  5. The Royal Palace of Portici. The Royal Palace of Portici was built by King Charles. In 1737, during a storm, the royal couple had to stop in Portici; Queen Maria Amalia immediately liked the place and the King had the idea of building there a royal residence, which later became an official Royal Palace.

  6. Porticis most famous landmark is the ornate royal palace, begun in 1738 by Charles of Bourbon, king of the Two Sicilies (later Charles III, king of Spain), which houses the agriculture faculty of the University of Naples and relics from the nearby archaeological site of Herculaneum.

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  7. Explore opulent living spaces and grand halls in the Baroque Royal Palace of Portici. Discover artifacts from Herculaneum and learn about the Bourbon Kings’ summer residence. Experience lush greenery in the historical Botanical Garden during the guided walking tour.

  8. The Royal Palace of Portici, an elegant home built by Charles III for the Bourbon dynasty of Naples before the Royal Palace of Caserta was built, is the undisputed queen of the city. The large, luxurious facade has a terrace and beautiful balustrades.

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