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Town on island of Capri, Italy Comune in Campania, Italy
Capri
Comune
Capri harbor (Marina Grande) and waterfrontCapri harbor (Marina Grande) and waterfront
Coat of arms of CapriCoat of arms
Location of Capri
Capri is located in ItalyCapriCapriLocation of Capri in ItalyShow map of ItalyCapri is located in CampaniaCapriCapriCapri (Campania)Show map of Campania
Coordinates: 40°33′N 14°15′E / 40.550°N 14.250°E / 40.550; 14.250
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
Metropolitan cityNaples (NA)
Government
 • MayorPaolo Falco
Area
 • Total3 km (1 sq mi)
Population
 • Total7,320
 • Density2,400/km (6,300/sq mi)
DemonymCapresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code80073
Dialing code081
Patron saintSaint Constantius of Capri
Saint dayMay 14
WebsiteOfficial website

Capri is a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Naples situated on the island of Capri in Italy. It comprises the centre and east of the island, while the west belongs to Anacapri.

Main sights

Sights in the municipality include Via Camerelle, Via Krupp, Faraglioni, Arco Naturale, Villa Lysis, Villa Malaparte. The Palazzo a Mare are the most extensive Roman remains upon Capri's littoral zone.

Churches

Economy

The international luxury linen clothing brand 100% Capri opened its first boutique in Capri in 2000.

Transport

There are ferries and hydrofoil to the port of Capri from Naples' ports of Mergellina and Molo Beverello, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. From the port of Marina Grande, the Capri funicular climbs to Capri town above.

The nearest airport is Napoli-Capodichino Airport (NAP).

Gallery

  • View of Marina Grande from Anacapri View of Marina Grande from Anacapri
  • La Piazzetta La Piazzetta
  • Clock tower at the Piazzetta Clock tower at the Piazzetta
  • Funicular to Capri town Funicular to Capri town
  • Via Krupp Via Krupp
  • Capri Capri

See also

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). (1903). The Geographical journal (Public domain ed.). Royal Geographical Society. pp. 133–. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
  4. Gafurova, Olga (25 November 2018). "100% Capri opens its flagship boutique in Middle East at Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue". AviaMost. Retrieved 11 March 2020.

External links

Media related to Capri at Wikimedia Commons

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