Capri Island, NA at a Glance
Capri climbs its way out of the Tyrrhenian Sea at the edge of the Gulf of Naples,
inhabited more than 2,700 years ago by Greeks attracted by its unforgettable
beauty. It immediately became a place for vacation, not occupation, as its mild
climate and abundance of thermal waters were touted as cures for many ills.
Capri, member of the gifted region of Campania,
has been known as a world-class resort and spa, visited by the rich, noble and
famous, for centuries.
The island is home to the city of Capri
and the smaller town of Anacapri.
Suitable to the tastes of Roman emperors, several made their homes on the island.
The remains of one of Tiberius' 12 palaces, the Villa
Jovis, are viewable just east of Capri. Another stately home, the Villa
San Michele, was built by Capri's most memorable recent resident, Swedish
writer, doctor and conservationist Axel Munthe. The top of Monte
Solaro provides an infinite vista, and the magical Blue
Grotto enchants visitors with its unearthly glow. Bikini-clad beach bums
soak up the sun at several sandy oases, including the Bagni
Internazionali and Bagni
Tiberio.
|
|