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