Palazzo Reale di Ischia

Palazzo Reale di Ischia is a palace on the island of Ischia built during the 18th century with architectural features from the Bourbon period. The structure includes multiple rooms and spaces arranged around a central area, positioned to take advantage of views toward the surrounding coastline.

Francesco Buonocore commissioned the palace in 1735 as a royal residence for the Bourbon dynasty of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies. Over the following decades, it became a preferred retreat for the royal family and their court during the warm seasons.

The palace gardens, designed by botanist Giovanni Gussone, incorporated various tree species from the Naples Botanical Garden and volcanic decorative elements.

The palace operates today as a military thermal facility with access to therapeutic springs on the grounds. Visitors should plan for the elevated location and the working nature of the site when visiting.

The grounds once included a hunting reserve and a fishing area that extended around an ancient bath lake. This lake was later transformed into a working port, replacing the recreational uses that served the royal household.

GPS coordinates: 40.74166,13.94157

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00