Capri
Sign in to saveCapri ( , ; ) 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. A resort destination since the time of the Roman Republic, it is known for its natural beauty, historic sites, and tourism industry.
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Capri is an Italian island in the Tyrrhenian Sea near Naples that has been a popular vacation destination since Roman times. It is famous for its scenic landscapes, historical attractions, and role as a major tourist destination.
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- Capri
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- Capri in Cartolina - Vista da Termini (Massa Lubrense).jpg
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- View from Massa Lubrense, Campania
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- Italy Campania
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- Location within Campania, Italy
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- 220
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- Tyrrhenian Sea
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- 10.4
- Islands.highest_mount
- Monte Solaro
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- 589
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- Italy
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- Region
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20 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Antiquity
- Middle Ages and Modern Era
- 19th Century to Present
- Geography
- Climate
- Administration
- Main sights
- Economy
- Culture
- In arts and literature
- Annual events
- Food
- Transport
- Airports
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- References
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Capri ( , ; ) 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. A resort destination since the time of the Roman Republic, it is known for its natural beauty, historic sites, and tourism industry.
The island is characterized by its rugged limestone landscape, sea stacks (Faraglioni), coastal grottoes including the renowned Blue Grotto, and high cliffs overlooking the sea. Notable features include the harbours of Marina Grande and Marina Piccola, the panoramic Belvedere of Tragara, the ruins of Roman imperial villas such as Villa Jovis, and the towns of Capri and Anacapri, the latter situated higher up the slopes of Monte Solaro, the island's highest point.