Capri (town) explained

Capri
Coordinates:40.55°N 29°W
Region:Campania
Metropolitan City:Naples (NA)
Mayor:Paolo Falco
Area Total Km2:3
Population Total:7320
Population As Of:1 April 2009
Population Demonym:Capresi
Saint:Saint Constantius of Capri
Day:May 14
Postal Code:80073
Area Code:081

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

Sights in the municipality include Via Camerelle, 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]

Churches

Economy

The international luxury linen clothing brand 100% Capri opened its first boutique in Capri in 2000.[2]

Transport

There are ferries and hydrofoil to the port of Capri from Naples' ports of Mergellina and Molo Beverello, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. From the port of Marina Grande, the Capri funicular climbs to Capri town above.

The nearest airport is Napoli-Capodichino Airport (NAP).

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain).. The Geographical journal. 5 July 2012. Public domain. 1903. Royal Geographical Society.. 133–.
  2. Web site: Gafurova, Olga. 100% Capri opens its flagship boutique in Middle East at Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue. AviaMost. 25 November 2018. 11 March 2020.