Anacapri Explained

Anacapri
Official Name:Comune di Anacapri
Coordinates:40.55°N 27°W
Region:Campania
Metropolitan City:Naples (NA)
Mayor:Mario Staiano
Area Total Km2:6.39
Population Total:6240
Population As Of:December 31, 2004
Population Demonym:Anacaprese
Elevation M:275
Saint:St. Anthony of Padua
Day:June 13
Postal Code:80071
Area Code:081

Anacapri (pronounced as /it/) is a comune on the island of Capri, in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy.

Anacapri is located higher on the island than Capri (about higher on average)[1] - the Ancient Greek prefix ana- meaning "up" or "above". Administratively, it maintains a separate status from the comune of Capri.

Anacapri is widely known for its picturesque, rural tranquility, broad views of the Bay of Naples, and significant historic sites, including Villa San Michele.

Overview

Bus and taxi services connect Marina Grande to Capri and Anacapri via the numerous hairpin turns of Via Giuseppe Orlandi.

A chairlift in Anacapri (seggiovia) connects Piazza Vittoria to the Monte Solaro, providing wide views of the south-facing coast.

Punta Carena Lighthouse is located from the main town.

French composer Claude Debussy named one of the pieces from his first book of preludes—No. 5, "Les collines d'Anacapri" ("The Hills of Anacapri")—in homage to the community.

Notable landmarks

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Capri Map. 3 May 2023. Capri Tourism. 30 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210830224158/http://www.capritourism.com/imgg/download/capri_map_en.pdf. dead.