Capri, Campania
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| Capri | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Capri | ||
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  Capri | ||
| Coordinates: 40°33′N 14°15′E / 40.550°N 14.250°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Campania | |
| Province | Naples (NA) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Ciro Lembo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3 km2 (1 sq mi) | |
| Population (1 April 2009) | ||
| • Total | 7,320 | |
| • Density | 2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Capresi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 80073 | |
| Dialing code | 081 | |
| Patron saint | Saint Constantius of Capri | |
| Saint day | May 14 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Capri is a municipality of Campania, Italy, in the Province of Naples, situated on the island of Capri. It comprises the centre and East of the island, while the West belongs to Anacapri.
Main sights
- Marina Grande, port of Capri
- Piazza Umberto I well known as Piazzetta
- Certosa di San Giacomo, with a view to port Marina Piccola
- Villa Jovis
Churches
- Chiesa di San Costanzo
- Chiesa di Santo Stefano
- Chiesa di Sant'Anna
- Chiesa di S. Michele
- Chiesa di S. Maria del soccorso
- Chiesa di S. Andrea
- Chiesa di Costantinopoli
- Cimitero acattolico di Capri
Overview
See also: Capri
Sights in the municipality include 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]
Transport
There are ferries and hydrofoil from Naples port Mergellina and Molo Beverello, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi to the port of Capri. From the port Marina Grande is the Funicular to Capri town above.
The nearest Airports are:
- Napoli-Capodichino Airport (NAP)
- Salerno-Pontecagnano Airport (QSR)
Gallery
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View of Marina Grande from Anacapri
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La Piazzetta
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Clock tower at the Piazzetta
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Funicolar to Capri town
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Capri
See also
References
- ↑ Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). (1903). The Geographical journal (Public domain ed.). Royal Geographical Society. pp. 133–. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
External links
Media related to Capri at Wikimedia Commons
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