Belvedere di San Leucio, Royal palace in San Leucio, Caserta, Italy.
The palace complex contains industrial archaeology exhibits, including nine restored functioning handlooms and two wooden cylindrical spinning machines powered by an underground waterwheel.
King Ferdinand IV of Bourbon established this palace in 1773, creating Italy's first free compulsory school and introducing silk manufacturing with specialized craftsmen.
The Royal Apartment features rooms decorated with silk furnishings, including the Grand Bath painted in encaustic technique and a dining room adorned with Bacchus narratives.
The museum opens Wednesday through Monday from 9:00 to 17:00, offering guided tours through industrial machinery sections, royal chambers, and seven terraced gardens.
Factory workers received housing, free education, and shorter working hours compared to European standards, representing an early model of social equity in the 18th century.
Location: Caserta
Architectural style: Rococo
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Città di Caserta
Part of: San Leucio
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 9:00-17:00
Email: belvedere@comune.caserta.it
Website: https://comune.caserta.it/belvedere
GPS coordinates: 41.10086,14.31600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17
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