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Italy
Capri island from thousand years was the summer location for roman imperadors . augusto’s gardens are the main attraction of the center of the island , few minutes walking distance from the center of the island
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Jee-ar-dee-nee dee Ow-goo-sto, perhaps the most photogenic sanctuary on the island of Capri. Despite their name, these gardens are not a remnant of the Roman imperial era; rather, they were established in the early…
Listen in the app2The Floral Terraces — A Botanical Symphony
We begin our stroll through the upper floral terraces, where the meticulous care of the island's gardeners is most evident. The Giardini di Augusto are renowned for their biodiversity, showcasing a vast array of Mediterranean…
Listen in the app3The Faraglioni Overlook — Capri's Iconic sentinels
We have reached the most celebrated vantage point in the gardens, the overlook that provides a perfectly framed view of the Fa-rah-lyo-nee. These three limestone sea stacks are the undisputed symbol of Capri, rising majestically…
Listen in the app4Via Krupp Overlook — The Zigzag Masterpiece
Turn your attention now to the other side of the gardens, where you can look down upon the breathtaking Vee-ah Kroop. This historic pathway is a marvel of early 20th-century engineering, commissioned by the German industrialist…
Listen in the app5The Valley of the Certosa — A View of History
Looking eastward from the gardens, your gaze will fall upon the massive complex of the Certosa di San Giacomo, a 14th-century Carthusian monastery that sits in a sheltered valley below. This juxtaposition of the delicate…
Listen in the app6The Sculpture of Lenin — A Curious Monument
Within the gardens, you will find a somewhat unexpected monument—a towering sculpture dedicated to Vladimir Lenin. This modernist work, created by the Italian artist Giacomo Manzù in 1970, commemorates Lenin’s visits to the…
Listen in the app7The Aroma of Lemons — A Sensory Pause
As we near the exit of the gardens, I invite you to take a sensory pause and focus on the olfactory identity of this place. If Capri has a signature scent, it is undoubtedly that of the lemon. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of the Giardini di Augusto comes to a close here at the threshold between the gardens and the town. In this small space, we have traversed layers of history—from the imperial legacy of Augustus to the industrial…
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What is Giardini di Augusto?
Giardini di Augusto is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.5473, 14.2432 |
| Last updated |
