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The island of Capri is situated in the Gulf of Naples, between the Italian Peninsula and the islands of Procida and Ischia.Made of limestone, its lowest part is at the center, while its sides are high and mostly surrounded by steep precipices, which contain numerous caves.
Capri (/ ˈ k æ p r i / KAP-ree, US also / k ə ˈ p r iː, ˈ k ɑː p r i / kə-PREE, KAH-pree; Italian:) is an island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrento Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples, in the Campania region of Italy.
Painting by Jakob Alt, 1835–36. The Blue Grotto (Italian: Grotta Azzurra) is a sea cave on the coast of the island of Capri, southern Italy.Sunlight shining through an underwater cavity is reflected back upward through the seawater below the cavern, giving the water a blue glow that illuminates the cavern.
Palazzo a Mare (Italian: [paˈlattso a mˈmaːre]; translation: "Sea Palace"; alternative, Palatium) is a well-preserved ancient Roman archaeological site on the north side of the island of Capri, consisting of an imperial palace built by Augustus [1] and modified by Tiberius. [2]
Capri is a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Naples situated on the island of Capri in Italy. It comprises the centre and east of the island, while the west belongs to Anacapri . Main sights
Monte Solaro is a mountain on the island of Capri in Campania, Italy. With an elevation of 589 m, its peak is the highest point of Capri. [1] Statue of Emperor Augustus. It contains the "Fortino di Bruto", a blockhouse which was used in battles between Britain and France in the early 19th century. [2]
Capri, an island in the Gulf of Naples, is famously known for its rugged landscape, gorgeous beaches and stunning ocean views. On top of that, it's filled with glowing taverns, underwater caves ...
Looking east from Villa San Michele towards Capri harbor (Marina Grande) Map of Capri with Villa San Michele shown north-east of Anacapri. The Villa San Michele was built about the end of the 19th century on the isle of Capri, Italy, by the Swedish physician and author Axel Munthe. [1]