The Island of Capri was originally connected to the Sorrentine Peninsula. In later eras, it was partially submerged by the sea and thus separated from the mainland, forming the Bocca Piccola Strait. Capri has a complex morphological structure, with mid-height peaks (Mount Solaro at 589 m and Mount Tiberio at 334 m) and vast internal plateaus, the main one being the so-called Anacapri Plateau.
The coastline is rugged, featuring numerous caves and coves, alternating with steep cliffs. The caves, hidden beneath the cliffs, were used in Roman times as nymphaea (sacred grottos) for the luxurious villas built here during the Empire. The most famous is undoubtedly the Blue Grotto, where magical light effects have been described by many writers and poets.
Characteristic of Capri are the famous Faraglioni, small rocky islets near the shore, creating a spectacular scenic and landscape effect.
Capri has no natural sources of drinking water; it must be transported from the mainland via tanker ships.
The island preserves numerous animal and plant species, some of which are endemic and extremely rare, such as the Faraglioni lizard, which lives on one of the three rock stacks. The vegetation is typically Mediterranean, dominated by agave, prickly pear, and broom shrubs. The sea remains largely clean.
The main inhabited areas of the island are Capri, Anacapri, and Marina Grande, while the other coastal side, Marina Piccola, is less populated.
Places to Visit
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Natural Arch
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Basilica of San Costanzo
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Charterhouse of San Giacomo
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Church of St. Michael
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Faraglioni
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Gardens of Augustus
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Palazzo a Mare
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Phoenician Steps
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Tragara
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Via Krupp
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Villa Jovis
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Villa Malaparte
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Tiberio (Capri)
Churches
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Church of San Costanzo
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Church of San Stefano
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Church of Sant’Anna
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Church of San Michele
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Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso
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Church of Sant’Andrea
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Church of Constantinople
