There are several caves in the island, but Grotto Esmeralda is the top attraction in the harbor, everybody "forgetting" to tell you that you can only enter with good sea and low tide. So you may pay... more
Mount Solaro is the highest point of the island, and obviously the widest sightseeing point.
The transport up and down by the funicular is interesting, however, unfortunately, we are always facing... more
Anacapri is a Community on the island of Capri. He is located high on the hills to the west.
It has a separate status from the city of Capri. The most important sight in the village is the Villa San... more
Axel Munthe is a name to remember. This man's incredible life story is a must-read. Hailing from Sweden he became the youngest doctor to ever graduate from a Paris university, spent time in the wild... more
Of course, with the Faraglioni, what they don't tell you is how many different angles there are to shoot this famous attraction.
Some of the key places are Via Matromania (pic 3), Garden of Augustus... more
The Gardens of Augustus, towards the top of the island, are a retreat into a natural paradise, complete with unforgettable panoramas.
From the vantage point of the gardens, apart from the splendid... more
The charming seaside Port of Marina Grande, encompassed by two narrow quays, borders the picturesque town of Capri. Lying to the north of the island, and facing the Gulf of Naples, the port welcomes... more
It's a 45 minute, largely uphill, walk to get to this Roman villa, but worth it if you have the time and energy. You'll walk along some fascinating little lanes on the way, have fabulous views ....... more
This is a picture of the Marina Piccola in Capri....
This page is under construction. Until now I've only uploaded the pictures, but I hope to add more info to this tip as soon as possible. more
Capri town's main church is located up a few steps from the town's main square, Piazza Umberto I. It was rebuilt in Baroque style at the end of the 17th century on the remains of the original church... more
When you arrive at the cafe packed square at the Piazzetta and on top of some steps, you will find the ex Cathedral of St Stefano, constructed in the 17th century. The floors in the interior was paved... more
The Piazza Umberto I has four cafes in the main square and is constantly full of people especially at the tables under the umbrellas. This is more for "being seen" than anything else because the... more
With a generally sunny weather, and the steep coast, the island is a paradise for landscape photo. The best spots are signed, and you just have to follow the... more
It only takes one hour or a little bit more to circle the island. In the way you visit the caves, the special rock formations, and all the beauties at sea... more
Our group of 8 had a spectacular day tour of beautiful Capri & Amalfi Coast. Paolo our guide was not only incredibly well-informed, but was a delightful... more
Naples is a beautiful city; I spend half the year there. You should definitely stay in other places besides Capri. I would say at least one night in Naples and... more
The Certosa di San Giacomo was a Carthusian monastery dedicated to St. James. Founded in the 14th century by Count Giacomo Arcucci, personal advisor to Queen... more
From Piazza Vittoria, proceeding along the pedestrian road to the left of the Memorial statue, one finds the Casa Rossa.The Casa Rossa, painted in Pompeian Red... more
This 17th century church preserves Roman tiling in its northern altar, beside which is a reliquary containing bits of blessed bone said to have helped save... more
Monte Solaro was my goal, having climbed part of the way up on the first morning; but how to get Rosemarie on the chairlift that was sure to frighten the life... more
The Certosa di San Giacomo was a Carthusian monastery dedicated to St. James. Founded between 1363-71 by Count Giacomo Arcucci, personal advisor to Queen Joanna... more
It fascinated me to learn how separate the two villages were in the early 20th century. Their inhabitants rarely mixed and expressed a dislike for each other.... more
There's a walk called the Way of the Forts. Sadly, for me, I didn't have time to walk the whole lot but it's something you might well consider if you spend a... more
It's not overly historic, just a nice looking lighthouse. It's named after the shape of a keel (carena) which the rocks are shaped like apparently. However, its... more
In 1957, when Malaparte was affected by a stomach cancer, he mentioned in his last will to notary Pasquale Zappone the following: Moved by feelings of gratitude... more
On a rainy Wednesday morning, we caught the train from Rome to Naples, took a hair-raising (!) taxi ride to the port, and then a 45-minute hydrofoil cruise to the island. It had poured buckets for the...
.......and, I think, very much aware of its exclusivity.
I hadn't intended to visit Capri on this trip. But after an hour or so in Pompeii waiting for a non-existent bus up the volcano, only to...
Capri is a beautiful picturesque escape from mainland Italy that has endured emperors and tourists to visit over thousands of years. It's popularity is extreme due to what it has to offer and that is...
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