CAPRI
General Information:
Province: Napoli
The natural beauties, the splendid view, the sweet climate, makes Capri one of the destinations preferred by the national and international tourism. In fact artists, intellectuals, writers, visitors generally choose it as usual or seasonal residence, contributing to create that cosmopolitan international colony that makes the name of Capri famous in all the world.
Historical outlines
Already the Phoenician and the Greek, knew this island, but the first lover of Capri was August that visiting it in the 29 b.C., he purchased it from the city of Naples in exchange for the island of Ischia. Its prosperity reached the apex with Tiberio that built 12 villas. After the decline of the Roman Empire of West, Capri suffered the Saracen raids, Byzantine and Longobard. After the monarchies Angioine and Aragonese gave a decisive impulse to the development of the island.
To visit:
The Piazzetta, The Chartreuse of S. Giacomo, The gardens of August, The Blue Cave, Marina Piccola, Villa Axel Munthe.
DISTANCES FROM CAPRI
- Capri (45 min. from Naples port)
CAPRI LIST HOTEL
Visualizzazione ingrandita della mappa