Royal Palace of Caserta is a Late Baroque and early Neoclassical palace in Caserta, Campania, Italy, and a filming location for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), The Two Popes (2019) and Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) among other productions. Built in 1752, it was designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is owned by Ministero della Cultura (Italian Ministry of Culture) — Reggia di Caserta autonomous museum institute.
Location: Viale Douhet, 2/a, Caserta, Campania, Italy
Verified facts
- Appeared in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (movie, 1999)
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-5406, SRC-5407, SRC-7936, SRC-7937, SRC-8341, SRC-8342, SRC-9001 - Appeared in The Two Popes (movie, 2019)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5406, SRC-5408, SRC-7938, SRC-7939, SRC-9002 - Located in Caserta, Campania
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-5406, SRC-5409 - Built in 1752
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-5406, SRC-5409 - Architectural style: Late Baroque and early Neoclassical
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5406, SRC-5406, SRC-7940, SRC-7941, SRC-9003 - Designed by Luigi Vanvitelli
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-5406, SRC-5409 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1997)
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5406, SRC-5409, SRC-7942, SRC-7943 - Appeared in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (movie, 2002)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-5406, SRC-10620, SRC-11099 - Appeared in Mission: Impossible III (movie, 2006)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-5406, SRC-10621, SRC-11099 - Appeared in Angels & Demons (movie, 2009)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-5406, SRC-10622, SRC-11099 - Owned by Ministero della Cultura (Italian Ministry of Culture) — Reggia di Caserta autonomous museum institute
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13866, SRC-13867, SRC-10095
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10095 — Wikipedia (Italian) — Reggia di Caserta (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10620 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Star-Wars-2-Attack-Of-The-Clones.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10621 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/m/Mission-Impossible-3.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10622 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/a/Angels-And-Demons.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11099 — Royal Palace of Caserta (official, Italian Ministry of Culture) – Reggia in the Movies (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13866 — https://reggiadicaserta.cultura.gov.it/presentato-il-progetto-reggia-di-caserta-in-digitale-una-piat (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13867 — https://cultura.gov.it/ente/reggia-di-caserta (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-5406 — Wikipedia — Royal Palace of Caserta (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5407 — Wikipedia — The Phantom Menace (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5408 — Wikipedia — The Two Popes (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5409 — UNESCO World Heritage Centre — 18th-Century Royal Palace at Caserta (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7936 — Galactic tour through Italian Star Wars filming locations (Visit Italy) (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7937 — Naboo Filming Locations — TheForce.net (Episode I prequel section) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7938 — Walks Inside Rome — The Two Popes: Tour the Set of the Netflix Sensation (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7939 — Antti Alanen: Film Diary — The Two Popes (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7940 — The Abroad Guide – Royal Palace of Caserta (Tier 3, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7941 — Visit Naples – The Royal Palace of Caserta: baroque glory and neoclassical elegance (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7942 — Reggia di Caserta — Italian Ministry of Culture official site (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7943 — Italia.it — Caserta Royal Palace and Park (Italian National Tourism) (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8341 — A2Z Filming Location — Naboo Filming Locations (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8342 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9001 — Italy for Movies (Cinecitta / Italian Ministry of Culture) — Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9002 — Italy for Movies (Cinecitta / Italian Ministry of Culture) — The Two Popes (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9003 — ad-hoc-news.de — Konigspalast von Caserta: the royal palace that stuns (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Apr-Oct 08:30-19:00 (last adm 18:00); Nov-Mar 08:30-17:00 (last adm 16:00). Closed Tuesdays, 1 Jan and 25 Dec.
Admission: Royal Apartments from ~€15; combined Apartments + Park ticket from ~€25 (most popular). ~€1 booking fee online. Free for disabled visitors + one companion; various concessions.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Angels & Demons filmed?
Royal Palace of Caserta, in Caserta, Campania, is a real-world filming location used for Angels & Demons. This property has also appeared on screen in Mission: Impossible III, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, The Two Popes.
Where was Mission: Impossible III filmed?
Royal Palace of Caserta, in Caserta, Campania, is a real-world filming location used for Mission: Impossible III. This property has also appeared on screen in Angels & Demons, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, The Two Popes.
Where was Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace filmed?
Royal Palace of Caserta, in Caserta, Campania, is a real-world filming location used for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. This property has also appeared on screen in Angels & Demons, Mission: Impossible III, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, The Two Popes.
Where was Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones filmed?
Royal Palace of Caserta, in Caserta, Campania, is a real-world filming location used for Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. This property has also appeared on screen in Angels & Demons, Mission: Impossible III, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, The Two Popes.
Can you visit Royal Palace of Caserta?
Yes — Royal Palace of Caserta is open to the public. Hours: Apr-Oct 08:30-19:00 (last adm 18:00); Nov-Mar 08:30-17:00 (last adm 16:00). Closed Tuesdays, 1 Jan and 25 Dec.. Admission: Royal Apartments from ~€15; combined Apartments + Park ticket from ~€25 (most popular). ~€1 booking fee online. Free for disabled visitors + one companion; various concessions..
Who designed Royal Palace of Caserta?
Royal Palace of Caserta was designed by Luigi Vanvitelli.
Where is Royal Palace of Caserta located?
Royal Palace of Caserta is located in Caserta, Campania.