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ANACAPRI
Anacapri rises on a plain at the foot of Mount Solaro, in the western part of the isle of Capri. The town, perhaps owing its name to its high position (the Greek prefix 'ana' in fact means 'above'), has a centre of rare beauty and charm: lovely small...
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ARCO NATURALE AND MATROMANIA GROTTO
The Arco Naturale and the Matromania Grotto, with the Faraglioni and the Blue Grotto, make up some of the most interesting natural attractions of the isle of Capri. Situated 200 m. above sea level on the eastern side of the island, framed by splendid...
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S.GIACOMO PRIORY OF CAPRI
Built between 1371-74 on the orders of Count Giacomo Arcucci, secretary to Joan I of Anjou, sovereign of Naples, the S. Giacomo Priory is one of the greatest monuments on the isle of Capri. Devastated in 1553 by the corsair Dragut and immediately res...
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CHURCH OF SAN COSTANZO IN CAPRI
Built between the tenth and eleventh centuries on a pre-existing basilica, the church of S. Costanzo has undergone restructuring and enlarging on various occasions that however, have not compromised the original plan of a Greek cross inscribed in a s...
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CHURCH OF S.MICHELE IN CAPRI
The church of S. Michele, also called the church of the Earthly Paradise, stands in Anacapri. Built in 1719, it has a delightful interior on an octagonal plan inscribed in a Greek cross. Possessing a wealth of art treasures, including some interestin...
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FARAGLIONI
The Faraglioni are three mighty and fascinating geological formations that rise from the sea on the southern coast of the isle of Capri: the first, called Stella, is 109 m. high and is linked to the coast; the second, 81 m. high, has a natural tunnel...
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BLU GROTTO
Considered one of the wonders not only of the isle of Capri, but also of the Italian coast in general, the Blue Grotto is a karstic cavern, sunken, owing to bradyseism, 20 m. below sea level. This sinking has cut off every source of direct light, exc...
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MARINA GRANDE
On the northern coast of Capri, at the centre of a wide cove, is situated Marina Grande, around which a lovely village has developed. Every day the ferries and hydrofoils that link the island to the other places in the Gulf of Naples disembark here. ...
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PIAZZETTA
A reference point for the mundane life of Capri, Piazza Umberto I, the celebrated "piazzetta", is a contained 'courtyard', the 'sitting-room' of the isle. A meeting place for intellectuals, artists, directors, and famous people, giving onto the squar...
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VILLA JOVIS IN CAPRI
In the eastern part of Capri, on the summit of Mount Tiberio, stands the villa Jovis, mighty architectural complex built by the emperor Tiberius. Cited by Svetonius and by Pliny, the villa, that became the habitual residence of the Emperor during the...
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PALAZZO A MARE OF CAPRI
Taking a pleasant stroll from Marina Grande, Palazzo a Mare is easily reached, an imposing Roman villa that was probably the favourite residence of Augustus when he was on Capri. Unfortunately today only a few ruins are visible, because of the devast...
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CAPRI
 Capri is situated in the south part of the Gulf of Naples, facing Sorrento and Positano. It is famous worldwide for the tourist and bathing resorts spread out along its coastline. Formerly the headquarters of imperial courts, the site of monasteries and a place of exile, its fame has grown over the centuries and is now a place of great natural interest and a destination for lovers of luxury and elegance. Amongst its most famous beauty spots must be included the little town of Capri, which is the capital of the island, the Blue Grotto, which can be reached from Marina Grande, and Villa Jovis from which Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire in the last years of his life. The most extraordinary feature of the island, however, is undoubtedly the famous group of steep crags – called the Faraglioni – standing in the sea off the east coast of the island.
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