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- Europe
- Italy
- Naples
- Capri
Capri
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
Blue Grotto. This sea-cave is illuminated a
fantastic neon blue, caused by the interplay of light and water.
The ruins of
Villa Tiberiocan 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
Villa San Michele(in Anacapri), the magnum opus of
Swedish author and physician Axel Munthe. Henry James described it
as 'the most fantastic beauty, poetry, and inutility that I have
ever seen clustered together.' It is open in summer between 9am and
6pm, and in winter from 10am to 3pm. Still in Anacapri, take the
12-minute chairlift to the summit of
Monte Solaroto experience the breathtaking views
stretching to the distant Apennines and Calabria mountains.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.