Capri, Campania
Capri | |
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![]() Capri harbor (Marina Grande) and waterfront | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
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![]() ![]() Capri Location of Capri in Italy | |
Coordinates: 40°33′N 14°15′E / 40.550°N 14.250°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Metropolitan city | Naples (NA) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Cirino Lembo |
Area | |
• Total | 3 km2 (1 sq mi) |
Population (1 April 2009)[2] | |
• Total | 7,320 |
• Density | 2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | 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[]
Sights in the municipality include Via Krupp, Faraglioni, Arco Naturale, Villa Lysis, Villa Malaparte. The Palazzo a Mare are the most extensive Roman remains upon Capri's littoral zone.[3]
- Marina Grande, port of Capri
- Piazza Umberto I well known as Piazzetta
- Certosa di San Giacomo, with a view to port Marina Piccola
- Villa Jovis
Churches[]
- Chiesa di Santo Stefano
- Chiesa di S. Michele
- Chiesa di S. Maria del soccorso
- Chiesa di S. Andrea
- Chiesa di Costantinopoli
- Cimitero acattolico di Capri
Economy[]
The international luxury linen clothing brand 100% Capri opened its first boutique in Capri in 2000.[4]
Transport[]
There are ferries and hydrofoil from Naples port Mergellina and Molo Beverello, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi to the port of Capri. From the port of Marina Grande the Capri funicular climbs to Capri town above.
The nearest Airports are:
Gallery[]
View of Marina Grande from Anacapri
La Piazzetta
Clock tower at the Piazzetta
Funicular to Capri town
Capri
References[]
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). (1903). The Geographical journal (Public domain ed.). Royal Geographical Society. pp. 133–. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- ^ Gafurova, Olga (25 November 2018). "100% Capri opens its flagship boutique in Middle East at Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue". AviaMost. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
External links[]
Media related to Capri at Wikimedia Commons
- Cities and towns in Campania
- Municipalities of the Metropolitan City of Naples
- Capri, Campania
- Coastal towns in Campania
- Campanian geography stubs