Capri (town)
Capri | |
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| Comune di Capri | |
| Capri harbor (Marina Grande) and waterfront Capri harbor (Marina Grande) and waterfront | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Metropolitan city | Naples (NA) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Paolo Falco |
| Area | |
• Total | 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) |
| Population (1 April 2009) | |
• Total | 7,320 |
| • Density | 2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Capresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 80073 |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Patron saint | Saint Constantius of Capri |
| Saint day | May 14 |
| Website | Official website |
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
[edit | edit source]Sights in the municipality include Via Camerelle, Via Krupp, Faraglioni, Arco Naturale, Villa Lysis, Villa Malaparte. The Palazzo a Mare are the most extensive Roman remains upon Capri's littoral zone.[1]
- Marina Grande, port of Capri
- Piazza Umberto I, the Piazzetta
- Certosa di San Giacomo, with a view to the port Marina Piccola
- Villa Jovis
Churches
[edit | edit source]- Chiesa di San Costanzo
- Chiesa di Santo Stefano
- Chiesa di Sant'Anna
- Chiesa di S. Michele
- Chiesa di S. Maria del soccorso
- Chiesa di S. Andrea
- Chiesa di Costantinopoli
- Cimitero acattolico di Capri
Economy
[edit | edit source]The international luxury linen clothing brand 100% Capri opened its first boutique in Capri in 2000.[2]
Transport
[edit | edit source]There are ferries and hydrofoil to the port of Capri from Naples' ports of Mergellina and Molo Beverello, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. From the port of Marina Grande, the Capri funicular climbs to Capri town above.
The nearest airport is Napoli-Capodichino Airport (NAP).
Gallery
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View of Marina Grande from Anacapri
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La Piazzetta
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Clock tower at the Piazzetta
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Funicular to Capri town
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See also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]External links
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