The region of Campania is a very popular destination for travellers seeking exceptional beauty and culture, offering as it does an amazing number of natural attractions, with cities steeped in history and traditional folk culture. In addition to the wonders to be explored in Naples, the archaeological excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum and the breathtaking vistas of the islands off the Gulf of Naples, visitors to the extensive province of Caserta will discover the charm and enchantment of historical gardens and ancient palazzos, not to mention the monumental Bourbon Royal Palace. There are castles, villas, aristocratic palaces and artists' homes that all open their doors to the public, where it is possible to admire baroque salons, archaeological collections, rare botanical specimens, towers and fortifications.