Capri's beauty captured the imagination of the Roman Emperor
Augustus in 29 BC, and continues to draw admiring crowds to its
picturesque banks. Ferries and hydrofoils transport travellers from
Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Naples to its embarkation point at
Marina Grande. From here, a funicular runs to the town's Piazza
Umberto. The island's main attraction is the
. This sea-cave is illuminated a
fantastic neon blue, caused by the interplay of light and water.
The ruins of
can be explored following a 45-minute
trek up the nearby hill. Legend has it that Tiberius tossed those
unfortunate enough to anger him off the precipice; though, luckily,
walking down is an option nowadays. On the descent along the path
one can take a short detour to the Arco Naturale. This weathered
stone arch on the island's eastern cliffs provides the perfect
perspective from which to contemplate the vista that stretches to
Paestum. Another interesting villa to explore is the
(in Anacapri), the magnum opu Website: www.capritourism.com Email: information@capri.it Telephone: +39 081 837 530 Transportation: Ferries (80 minutes) and hydrofoils (40 minutes) depart
from the port of Mergellina or Molo Beverello; Molo Beverello has
more frequent departures
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