Island of Capri
Italy
During the tour we will make a stop on the ground with free time in the beautiful island of Capri to admire its beauty or to go shopping.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Capri, an island that exists as a tiny limestone rock floating in the Tyrrhenian Sea, precisely five kilometers off the Sorrentine Peninsula. As your guide, I invite you to see this 10.4 square kilometer territory not…
Listen in the app2Marina Grande and the Funicular Ascent
Our exploration begins at Marina Grande, the primary point of entry for almost everyone arriving by ferry or hydrofoil. This is the island’s bustling interface with the mainland, a 'picturesque harbor' filled with vibrant island…
Listen in the app3La Piazzetta: The Island’s Open-Air Living Room
Welcome to the Piazza Umberto I, universally known as 'La Piazzetta.' This is the island’s 'open-air living room,' a space where the main activity is the scholarly observation of people doing absolutely nothing. It is arguably…
Listen in the app4The Gardens of Augustus and Via Krupp
A short walk from the madness of the Piazzetta brings us to the Gardens of Augustus. Despite the imperial name, these gardens were built in the 20th century, yet they offer what is arguably the most 'jaw-dropping' view on the…
Listen in the app5Certosa di San Giacomo: The 14th-Century Silence
Just steps from the gardens lies the Certosa di San Giacomo, a 14th-century Carthusian monastery that remains one of the island's 'hidden gems.' This is a place of 'ancient frescoes' and 'quiet courtyards'—a rare moment of…
Listen in the app6Monte Solaro: The Rooftop of the Island
To achieve a true 'perspective' on Capri, we must ascend to its highest point: Monte Solaro. Standing at 589 meters, this is the island's 'rooftop.' The most 'objectively correct' way to reach the summit is the single-seat…
Listen in the app7Villa Jovis: The Imperial Exile of Tiberius
On the northeastern tip of the island, we find the 'hauntingly beautiful ruins' of Villa Jovis. Built in the first century AD, this was the personal fortress-palace of Emperor Tiberius, who ruled Rome from this distance because…
Listen in the app8The Blue Grotto: Nature’s Electric Spectacle
No visit to Capri is complete without acknowledging its most 'photographed and overhyped' natural wonder: the Blue Grotto, or Grotta Azzurra. Despite the long lines and the 'absurd' entry fees, the experience of the 'electric…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Island of Capri, we are left with a tapestry of impressions: from the 'shimmering Tyrrhenian Sea' at Marina Grande to the 'jaw-dropping views' of Monte Solaro. We have walked the path of…
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What is Island of Capri?
Island of Capri is a place in Italy with 9 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 | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.5561, 14.2228 |
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