The Capri Island is magnetic and fabulously beautiful. Capri is a neighborhood of the rich and next mere dream. Isle of Capri Resort is a Roman glory and is a modern landmark. There are two options – to love her or hate Capri. If you are fond of natural wonders, legends and the combination of exotic and ancient ruins, this island is right for you. If, however, avoid noisy, densely populated resorts, Greek hotels, restaurants and too many costs, better stay away from him. Just because you land you in Capri, the local atmosphere as you conquer that you will not feel how your wallet thinner, the time is progressing, and you you have left so many places to visit. The mere fact that the great Roman dynasty of Augustus chose Capri as their residence, speaks for itself. Fabric of the old Roman roads, the remains of many Roman villas and archaeological treasures stored will fill your time between shopping tours, tasting local delicacies and wine and dancing in nightclubs. And if the events enough patience to hold a little longer in one place, you have a very real chance to personally see countless stars from show business world who can not pass the case to rest for a day or two in luxury, which offers Isle of Capri. So do not forget your camera!
Capri is a rocky island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Campania region in the province of Naples in southern Italy. North bordering the Gulf of Naples and south – with Salernskiya Bay. It is 36 km from Naples, 5 km from Sorrento and near the majestic ancient Pompeii and Vesuvius. On the island of Capri has two cities – the chief – Capri, situated in the plateau above it Anakapri and two ports – the main Marina Grande and the smaller Marina Piccola. Nature of Capri is a combination of dense vegetation, low mountains (the highest point is Monte Solar field, 586 meters high, where a magnificent view over the island and where it has built at the beginning of XIX century “fortress of Brutus’ in time led to battles between England and France) and an endless expanse of sea irresistibly beautiful coves and rock formations. Moving to Capri is the easiest boat to nearby towns and the island itself has a good road network improvement works and the funicular lift, which leads to the city center.
And now to keep disputes which were the first settlers on the island of Capri. Some 2000 years ago, fascinated by its beauty, the Roman emperor Augustus decided to assign him, and his successor Tiberius makes it home. According to biographical information about his life, Tiberius was famous for his scandalous behavior on the island. According to others, the first colonists were Greeks of Capri. Whether they and the name of the island. In both cases, they left their mark – now you can see the ruins of the villa and the palace of Tiberius, the statue of Caesar Augustus and the Garden of ancient terraces with panoramic sea view. A little later in the land of Capri settled monks who built the monastery of San Giacomo “in an attempt to protect the island from the Saracens. During the Napoleonic Wars the French Anakapri occupied city. In the 1826 accident during his visit to Germany Capri poet opens August copy Lazur cave “(Grotta Azzura), which briefly became the island an attractive destination for artists, poets, writers, royalty and celebrities. At the beginning of XX century the main port was built Marina Grande and so tourism is becoming one of the main sectors of Capri. Today the island is famous as a center of the rich and famous people who feel in their waters, surrounded by luxury, opulence and splendor.
Capri island itself has its own attraction. Picturesque scenery, rocky shores and sea charming spiral paths, discovering breathtaking view, are lined with historical facts and cultural evidence. One pedestrian walk will allow you to explore the ruins of imperial chambers (among which must pay special attention to the Cottage and Villa Yovis Damekuta) Walk to the Gulf of Naples and rocks Faralioni in Via Krupp to the gardens of Augustus, and the monastery “San Giacomo”, which now houses the school and gallery.
Yes, we mentioned and legends. One of the main attractions on the island of Capri is a phenomenon of “azure cave, which is an obligatory stop for all visitors. It is located on the beach in the north of the island and its bottom is submerged. Since the input is very low when the boat passes through, tourists should lie down until they pull the driver with a special chain. Because of the strange wind turbulence inside her for centuries believe that this actually charodeynite voices of mermaids who inhabit these lands. During World War II crew in Italian, English and Germanic submarines argued that their instruments captured a strange sound waves at sea. The cave is decorated with statues, which reflects the water and thus creates a sense of reality. Daylight penetrates the underwater hole just below the entrance, break through the water’s surface and illuminate the interior. At the same time, the water released bubbles that create a silvery glow. Another mystery wrapped in natural phenomena on the island of Capri Faralioni rocks. These are three limestone rocks in the Gulf of Naples, each having its own name. Stella Rock is still connected to the mainland, the second – Mezzo and third Scopolo go offshore. Scopolo only rare species grows blue lizard “, and Mezzo natural tunnel was dug, which is known worldwide. This part of the island of Capri is not only attracted the Romans, who were building villas here, but many artists and entrepreneurs who have built some of the most beautiful mansions and hotels here in the beginning of XX century. Only 15 minutes walk from Faralioni rocks, is another impressive landmark of Capri – natural arch. Styled in the rocks, she discovers a fabulous view of the valley and the sea, and a bench placed in a specially constructed platform, you almost can sit under the arch.
In the southwestern island of Capri is built in 1866 by Karen lighthouse Punta impressive octagonal tower, which is one of the most important of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the second (after that of Genoa) in lighting power in Italy. If suddenly while walking experience on the desire to think about things in life, if the beauty of natural phenomena and Kapri are raised at your existential questions about the origin of everything that surrounds you, then on Capri is a place that may find the answers who are looking for. This is the Philosopher’s Park on the outskirts of town Anakapri where small plates scattered on the road, you’ll read the insights of 60 Western philosophers. The park was created in 2000 the idea of Swedish professor Gunnar Adler – Carlson and his wife. When you decide it’s time for entertainment and social life, you need to take to the main square of Capri “Umberto I”, called by the local “La Piazzetta”. In Capri there are countless places where you can relax and sit down to eat, but if you really want to mix with the tourist flow and feel the true rhubarb, this is the place for you. Here are the town hall, tourist offices, bars, cafes, shops and everything that makes exactly the right place in this hot spot for meetings and entertainment.
Stay on the island of Capri will certainly remain unforgettable for yourself. Yes, indeed this is the ideal place for swimming, but everything else will make you forget this lack. Not necessarily to sunbathe on the golden sand, to feel like in heaven. Isle of Capri will give you and other luxury – luxury among the rocks.
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May 18th, 2010 at 2:45 am
nice post. thanks.