Capri

Campania, Italy

The town of Capri, perched on a plateau high above the sea, captivates with its elegant atmosphere and spectacular views. A stroll through the narrow streets around the Piazzetta and along Via Camerelle entices with charming craft shops. Meanwhile, the nearby Gardens of Augustus offer picturesque views of the photogenic Faraglioni rocks. If you have time, take a walk to the Arco Naturale or hike the Pizzolungo trail. The historic Villa Jovis and the art collection at the Certosa di San Giacomo are also worth a brief visit.

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Gardens of Augustus
Capri, Campania, Italy
The Giardini di Augusto offer you one of the most impressive panoramic views of Capri, overlooking the Marina Piccola and the famous Faraglioni rocks. Originally, the gardens were created in the early 20th century by the German steel industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp, before being renamed in 1918 in honor of the first Roman emperor.
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Belvedere di Tragara
Capri, Campania, Italy
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Arco Naturale
Capri, Campania, Italy
The majestic Arco Naturale is a natural limestone arch on the island of Capri, rising 18 meters high and spanning 12 meters wide. This impressive rock formation was created during the Paleolithic era when a large underground cave partially collapsed due to erosion and landslides.
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Piazza Umberto I
Capri, Campania, Italy
The square lovingly called "Piazzetta" by the locals, Piazza Umberto I, is the vibrant heart of Capri and has transformed from an ancient defense post to the island's current meeting point. The perfectly square plaza, which you can walk around in about a minute, took on its characteristic shape in the 16th century and has been used over the centuries as a marketplace, festival ground, and site for religious processions.
Marina Piccola Beach
Capri, Campania, Italy
Faraglioni
Capri, Campania, Italy
Majestically, the three Faraglioni di Capri rise from the Tyrrhenian Sea - striking rock formations that have been among the most famous landmarks of the island of Capri since the 19th century. The three rocks, whose name comes from the Greek word for "lighthouse," offer you breathtaking views, especially from the Gardens of Augustus.
Villa Lysis
Capri, Campania, Italy
High above Capri stands the Villa Lysis, an elegant Art Nouveau villa from the early 20th century, built by the French poet Baron Jacques d'Adelswärd-Fersen in 1905 as his retreat.
Villa Jovis
Capri, Campania, Italy
High above the east coast of Capri stands Villa Jovis, one of the most significant archaeological sites on the island. From here, Emperor Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire from 26 to 37 AD, taking advantage of the strategic location to oversee the Gulf of Naples and the Sorrentine Peninsula. Rediscovered in the 18th century, the site still impresses today with its sophisticated water system featuring large cisterns for rainwater collection. After extensive excavations in the 1930s by Amedeo Maiuri, you can now wander through the vast remains of the imperial residence and enjoy one of the most spectacular views in the region of the islands Ischia and Procida.
Grotta Bianca
Capri, Campania, Italy
The Grotta Bianca on the east coast of Capri is an impressive sea cave known for its white limestone deposits and stalactites. The cave complex, which is about 24 meters high, consists of an upper and a lower cave, and you can easily explore the lower one by boat.
Belvedere Cannone
Capri, Campania, Italy

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