Capri
Villa Jovis was the largest and most sumptuous of 12 Roman villas commissioned by Roman Emperor Tiberius (AD14–37) on Capri, and his main island residence…
Must-see attractions in Capri
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Sitting in an old-fashioned chairlift above the white houses, terraced gardens and hazy hillsides of Anacapri as you rise to the top of Capri's highest…
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This beautifully melancholic art-nouveau villa is set on a clifftop on Capri’s northeast tip and was the one-time retreat of French poet Jacques d…
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Villa San Michele di Axel Munthe
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The former home of Swedish doctor, psychiatrist and animal-rights advocate Axel Munthe, San Michele di Axel Munthe should be included on every visitor’s…
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Capri’s most famous attraction is the Grotta Azzurra, an unusual sea cave illuminated by an otherworldly blue light. The easiest way to visit is to take a…
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Rising 589m above Anacapri, Monte Solaro is Capri’s highest point. To get to the top, you can either take the seggiovia (chairlift) from Piazza Vittoria…
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Located beneath the 17th-century clock tower and framed by see-and-be-seen cafes, this showy, open-air salon is central to your Capri experience,…
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These three limestone pinnacles rise vertically out of the sea just south of the Belvedere di Tragara, from where you can admire them. Measuring 109m, 81m…
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Founded in 1363, this substantial monastery is generally considered to be the finest remaining example of Caprese architecture and today houses a school,…
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As their name suggests, these gardens near the Certosa di San Giacomo were founded by Emperor Augustus. Rising in a series of flowered terraces, they lead…
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This is the island’s oldest church and the only real sight around the marina. Dating from the 5th century, the whitewashed chiesa is dedicated to the…
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Little more than a series of private bathing facilities, Marina Piccola is on the southern side of the island, directly south of Marina Grande. A short…
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The striking Moroccan-style ‘Red House’ was built by American colonel John Clay MacKown in 1876. Constructed around a 16th-century defensive tower, the…
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This panoramic platform, reached via a 30-minute walk along a paved path from Anacapri, has spectacular sea views. From Piazza Vittoria, take Via…
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This humble 16th-century hermitage is in the valley of Cetrella, halfway up Monte Solaro. The bell tower and two barrel-vaulted naves form the oldest part…
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Though not remarkable in itself, Capri’s main church, named after its patron saint, is a tempting haven from the bottlenecks of tourists on the streets…
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Rising above Punta Carena, Capri’s rugged southwesterly point, is the faro, Italy’s second-tallest and most powerful lighthouse. The rocks nearby are a…
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The striking flat-roofed red villa on the Punta Massullo promontory is Villa Malaparte, the former holiday home of Tuscan writer Curzio Malaparte (1898…
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This imposing natural arch is a 1.3km walk east from Piazza Umberto I, down Via Matermània and Via Arco Naturale. Dating back to the Paleolithic era and…
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The most 'local' beach on Capri, Spiaggia di Faro is by the lighthouse and away-from-the-action, and known for its wonderful sunsets. There are a couple…
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Anacapri’s chief building is famous for its handsome floor, a veritable work of art depicting the Adam and Eve story in multicoloured tiles. So masterful…
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Expensive and hugely popular beach club opposite the Isole Faraglioni where you can grab a few sq metres of rocky terrain and a beach umbrella for upwards…
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This rugged stone tower, halfway along the road between Anacapri and the Faro (lighthouse), was constructed in 1378 by monks of the Certosa di San Giacomo…
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Capri’s best beach is at Marina Grande, where you'll find a little sand among the pebbles; unsurprisingly, it's perennially popular with families. From…
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This giant natural cave on the Passeggiata del Pizzolungo was used by the Romans as a nymphaeum (shrine to the water nymph). You can still see traces of…
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This ruined medieval fort on Capri's west coast was reconstructed by the French in the early 19th-century. It acts as a useful landmark on the Sentiero…
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This well-loved lookout, 15 minutes walk from Piazza Umberto I, has heady views of the Isole Faraglioni. Steps near the belvedere lead down to a small…
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This pebble beach is home to the island's most popular beach club (entry €20), where you can swim amid the ruins of a Roman villa. It's a 10-minute walk…
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Ruined fort on Capri's west coast dating mostly from the early 19th century that acts as a usful landmark on the Sentiero dei Fortini trail.
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Ruined fort on Capri's west coast dating mainly from the early 19th century that acts as a landmark on the Sentiero dei Fortini trail.
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Capri
The ruins of this medieval Saracen defence tower are located at the eastern end of Marina Piccola. It's not open for visits.
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