Capri, Campania

Capri
Comune
Capri harbor (Marina Grande) and waterfront

Coat of arms
Capri
Location of Capri in Italy
Coordinates: 40°33′N 14°15′E / 40.550°N 14.250°E / 40.550; 14.250
Country Italy
Region Campania
Metropolitan city Naples (NA)
Government
 • Mayor Giovanni De Martino
Area
 • Total 3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Population (1 April 2009)
 • 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

Churches

Overview

The city is only a part of the island of Capri.

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.[1]

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:

References

  1. ↑ Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). (1903). The Geographical journal (Public domain ed.). Royal Geographical Society. pp. 133–. Retrieved 5 July 2012.

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