Island of Capri

The island of Capri is located in the Gulf of Naples and in the Gulf of Salerno, between the Sorrento-Amalfi peninsula, Capo Miseno and the islands of Procida and Ischia. Of limestone origin, its lower section is in the center, while its sides are high and surrounded mostly by appalling precipices, where there are numerous caves. Its topography is composed to the west by the slopes of Mount Solaro and to the east by Mount Tiberio.

The Greek historian and geographer Strabo in his Geography, believed that Capri had once been united to the mainland. This hypothesis was then confirmed both by the geological analogy that links the island to the Sorrento peninsula and by some archaeological discoveries.

Two urban realities coexist on the island, both for the natural geographical separation and for traditions and ethnic origin: Capri and Anacapri. This differentiation is explained by the natural proximity of Capri to the sea: the presence of the port has in fact facilitated trade and cultural exchanges with the Kingdom of Naples and consequently determined its greater economic well-being.

The two communities were in eternal conflict, each committed to defending their rights, exacerbated by the lack of true autonomy that forced them to accept, over the centuries, the pressing claims of administrators sent from the continent as controllers of the local economy.

Capri was visited by several emperors who had twelve villas built.

Map: Island of Capri

vCard Info:

Address: Comune di Capri
Capri (NA) Campania
Latitude: 40.5532009
Longitude: 14.222154000000046
Site: http://www.cittadicapri.it/...

vCard created by: Stefano Vigolo
Currently owned by: Stefano Vigolo

Type: Island
Function: Public place
Creation date:
Last update: 02/01/2023