Real Sito di Carditello
Neoclassical Bourbon royal residence in San Tammaro, founded as a hunting estate and horse-breeding farm, with the central building, stables and historic park.
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About the museum
The Real Sito di Carditello, also known as the Reggia di Carditello (royal palace), was commissioned by Charles of Bourbon as a place for hunting and horse breeding. His son Ferdinand IV transformed it into a model estate for growing cereals and breeding fine horses and cattle. The neoclassical residence was designed by Francesco Collecini, a pupil and collaborator of Luigi Vanvitelli: the central building has a royal chapel, eight towers and twelve sheds.
The estate originally covered about 2,100 hectares. In 1920 the buildings passed to the Opera Nazionale Combattenti (National Veterans’ Agency) and much of the land was sold; during the war the site was occupied by German and then Allied troops. After years of neglect and unsuccessful auctions, the complex was acquired by the State in 2014.
The site was reopened to the public on 8 January 2017 and is now run by the Fondazione Real Sito di Carditello. The visit includes the central building, the Bourbon stables and the historic park, which is associated with the tradition of the Persano horse.
Highlights
- Neoclassical royal residence by Francesco Collecini
- Bourbon stables and historic park
- Tradition of the Persano horse
- Immersive room and projections
Permanent exhibition
- Palazzina reale, scuderie e parco storico – Guided visit of the Bourbon residence with the central building, the stables and the park, and an immersive room with projections.
- Founded
- 1744
- Operated by
- Fondazione Real Sito di Carditello
- Visitors per year
- approx. 32,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €6visitors over 60 |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 5 · Reduced rate for young people aged 6 to 18; free admission under 6. |
| Seniors | €6Over 60s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €7 per personGroups of at least 20 people |
Rates for the museum area. Picnic area: €3; picnic tables in the Don Peppe Diana area: €20 per table (maximum 6 people), by reservation.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum area is accessible only on guided tours. Animals are admitted only in the outdoor areas, on a leash and muzzled.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free, unguarded car park.
Amenities & dining
Picnic area open Sunday 11:00–16:00; fires and barbecues are prohibited.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Route through the historic park, the central building (ground floor and piano nobile), the Bourbon stables and the immersive room with projections. Visits and workshops for schools and tour operators by reservation (prenotazione@fondazionecarditello.org). |
