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Villa Jovis is situated in the very northeast of the island atop Monte Tiberio; its 334 m elevation makes it the second-highest peak of Capri, after Monte Solaro (589 m elevation) in Anacapri. [ 2 ] The north wing of the building contained the living quarters, while the south wing saw administrative use. [ 3 ]
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]
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 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
Capri is part of the region of Campania, Metropolitan City of Naples. The town of Capri is a comune and the island's main population centre. The island has two harbours, Marina Piccola and Marina Grande (the main port of the island). The separate comune of Anacapri is located high on the hills to the west.
The ruins of the highest part, as well as forming the core of the building, belong to what was once the residential area of the castle. Indeed, there is a chapel with a vaulted apse, a belfry and a cistern that was used as a warehouse Another area, offset from the chapel, retains many features, including a vaulted roof, a small partly walled ...
Bridge of Caesar Augusta (located on the site of bridge Puente de piedra (Zaragoza) and it was a mixed work of stone and wood). Puente Miluze 42°49′4″N 1°40′48″W / 42.81778°N 1.68000°W / 42.81778; -1
The forts of Capri, also called coastal forts of Anacapri [1] or Bourbon forts, [2] are located in the town of Anacapri, Campania. The structures, built between the 9th and 15th centuries, were initially used as watchtowers, since Capri was continually subjected to pirate raids.