If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the island of Capri, the Bay of Naples. This tourist attraction with jet setters and many others located in the Campania region of southwestern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Frankly, Capri is the opposite to find out, belongs to Rome, Florence, Venice and at the top of Italian tourist destinations. In fact, it's probably one of the most visited islands in the world. This means that you should avoid? Whilethe final answer is up to you, this book can help you, your mind. Be sure to see our other articles on Campania destinations in this series, Campania in Naples, the historic ruins cover east of Naples, the area west of Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast.
The British singer and vaudeville Gracie Fields was the first (1934) the song Isle of Capri to quote the first verse of us popular, "'It was on the Isle of Capri that he found;Under the shadow of an old walnut tree Oh, I can still see the flowers blooming 'round her;. Where they met the Isle of Capri "Many others recorded this song with Frank Sinatra in 1957.
The island is quite small, only 4.2 miles (2.6 kilometers) long and 1.7 miles (1.1 kilometers) wide at its widest point. In general, the touring cars are not allowed. If you do not feel like walking in this hilly terrain, there are usually plenty of taxis and buses. We begin our tourMarina Grande on the north shore of the island, about one third of the way from its easternmost point. We in the west, not far from the head of the North Coast. Then it's back to the south and east until we go to the coast, mostly in the north to arrive. Our ultimate goal is Villa Jovis on Capri northeastern corner. There are too many destinations list. Depending on the time and interest, and the portfolio as well, you can not visit them all. Once you know what you see, a good mapand you are planning your specific itinerary.
Marina Grande (Large Seashore), Port of Capri is divided into a commercial and tourist area. Fishermen in small boats are used to transfer tourists from the ferries at anchor in the bay on the island. Some cruises still have this romantic form of transport. You might want to spend time at Marina Grande, and the church of San Costanzo, Capri's oldest church. E 'for the Patriarch of Constantinople, have been appointed on the way back from Romelanded here in a violent storm to escape. In gratitude, he decided to stay and eventually became the patron saint of Capri. Other local attractions include the ruins of the villa of Roman Emperor Augustus' and the Bagni di Tiberio (Tiberius bathrooms) with its fish ponds.
Take the Scala Fenicia (Phoenician Stairs), carved out of rock from Marina Grande, on the rocks of Capodimonte, near the gate of the medieval town of Anacapri described below. The view is great, but you mustto go right. On the road you pass the Castle Byzantine Barbarossa (Barbarossa Castle) to the Saracens, which devastated the island's name. The Villa San Michele and its spectacular entrance Anacapri old land mark. During the summer months includes concerts, Friday night. Swedish citizens in the cultural work or job search really lucky, you can stay retired. The villa once belonged to the expatriate Swede Axel Munthe, who served as a doctor at the Royal SwedishFamily and Queen Victoria, when he lived in Capri.
You wish you could stay in Capri? Walk to the railing near the Sphinx overlooks the bay of Naples. According to legend, touching the back of the Sphinx with his left hand and a desire, and is not granted.
Anacapri, more than six thousand people, is the second largest city. This city is definitely cheaper than Capri Town, which are described below. From the main square, Piazza Vittoria takea chairlift to the summit of Monte Solaro, the island's highest point, to just under 2,000 feet (650 meters). Mountainette This is living proof that you do not get very high in the sky view is absolutely spectacular. About 850, Monte Solara features plant species. Red House is an unusual looking old red building, a permanent art exhibition called "The Painted Island, which is home to Capri daily life in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Anacapri is the housemany historic churches, including the thirteenth-century church of S. Maria of Constantinople, the fifteenth century church of Santa Maria a Cetrella, the sixteenth-century church of Sant'Antonio (known as the church of a sailor), the sixteenth-century church of Santa Sofia, and the Church of San. Michele Arcangelo, built in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
The Villa is one of three villas Damecuta stand built by the Roman Emperor Tiberius. It 's just a short distance fromAnacapri. If the weather is good and it feels a bit 'ambitious, you can use it in about 30-40 minutes. Make sure that the tower and the two rooms that were supposed to go to shelter Tiberius. This villa can be taken from the slag, when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD destroyed the nearby cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The Villa Damecuta actually served as a fortress, when the British and French were fighting for possession of Capri.
The famous Grotta Azzurra (BlueGrotto) on the north coast of Capri is only about two miles (three kilometers) from Anacapri. Some believe that this tourist attraction in Capri are based on the paper to talk, then. To enter the cave is lying in a small boat that navigates the narrow passage. On windy days, the cave is closed to traffic because of the waves. The blue water in the cave must be seen to be believed. As an added bonus it is opposed by water in a silver color. The downside could beYou may have to wait a long time outside the cave before your account spending several minutes inside. The first evening of 11.00 bis 13.00 clock.
The Belvedere in south-west of Migilara Anacapri offers spectacular views and a lot of food for thought. His beautiful wooded Capri Philosophical Park contains about sixty tiles, each with a quote from a major bilingual Western philosophers such as myself know you! Know thyself! Delphi c. 600 BC
The bay of Marina Piccola(Little Harbor) is located southeast of Anacapri. It has a dock site in Roman times. Gracie Fields lived here and Capri immortalized in his song quoted above. Other local attractions include the Cave of the Saracen and ferns previously occupied. Marina Piccola is probably the best beach in Capri, an island famous for its numerous attractions, but not particularly for its beaches.
With a population of more than seven Capri Town is the largest islandCommunity. It can be removed by train, bus or taxi from the port. If you are ambitious, you can climb your way. Obviously there are many shops, and tourist services usual. The center is officially called the Piazza Umberto I, but most people say, the Piazzetta, home of the Museum Caprense Ignazio Cerio (Ignazio Cerio Centre of Capri), an archaeologist named for a doctor and naturalist. His finds include two thousand copies of Capri and of the whole world. L 'Building itself is an old palace built over the Byzantine church of S. Stephen, at the end of the first millennium. There are several other historic churches in the center of Capri.
Our next stop is the beautiful Ausgusto Gardens (Gardens of Augustus), who did not belong to the Roman emperor Augustus, but Friedrich Alfred Krupp, son of the founder of a German industrial empire. Krupp in Capri in the late nineteenth century lived and built a house on the Roman ruins.He later won the gardens of the city of Capri. A street near the Via Krupp, is a scale of rock excavated. Unfortunately it is closed to the public. Tucked away in a corner of the industrial sector is the famous statue of a host of Capri, VI Lenin. Go figure.
The fourteenth century Certosa di San Giacomo (St. James Monastery) was established by a census in gratitude for the birth of a male heir. Some say it stands on the ruins of a villa of the Roman Emperor Tiberius.Believe it or not this beautiful building was abandoned in 1808 for over a century. It 'been restored several times. Be sure to see her two beautiful cloister and try to determine which came with the original structure and is only an add-on.
South of the city's attractions include Capri Punta Tragara, a luxury spa, and I'm Faraglioni, spectacular rock formations in the Tyrrhenian Sea. These two points of interest, could not vice versa. The first was attendedrestored by Churchill and Eisenhower and Le Corbusier. This is in perfect condition, its only inhabitants are lizards blue.
In the south-east of the island of Capri is Villa Malaparte, the type of house that people love or hate. This house was the setting of a Jean-Luc Godard's 1963 film Contempt (contempt). Its owner was the Italian fascist surrealist writer Curzio Malaparte, who managed to be arrested in the days of Mussolini. Go north along the coast to visit theNatural Arch, a huge natural arch in the Mater Mania Cave (Cave of the marriage), a natural cave, which was the site of the most unusual Roman religious rites. There is no shortage of caves to visit on this island.
Our resting place is Villa Jovis, the largest of the twelve villas, built in honor of Emperor Tiberius to twelve Roman gods. The view is what you expect from a built-for-the-king-of-the-world kind villa. There is a cliff and you may, if its use would guess thatThere were no checks and balances "in those days.
What food? One can imagine that very little food is now raised on this Island sophisticated. At the same time, elegant restaurants abound. It is probably all that is cooked to achieve this. And a lot of food is produced in the area.
Let's suggest a sample menu, one of many. Start with Insalata Caprese (mozzarella, tomato, basil and olive oil). Then try the ravioli Caprese (Parmigiano Reggiano and ricotta ravioli Egg). ToDessert indulge torta caprese (chocolate almond cake). Make sure your well-being increased by including local wines with food.
We conclude with a brief look at Campania wine. Campania ranks ninth among the 20 Italian regions dedicated to both areas for annual wine grape and wine production. The region produces about 64% close to 36% and red and white wine, because there is little rosé. Campania produces 17 DOC wines. DOC stands for DenominationDesignation of origin, as the designation of origin, presumably, a high-quality wine can be translated. The G stands for Guaranteed DOCG, but in fact there is no guarantee that these wines are truly superior. Only 2.8% of Campania wine carries the DOC or DOCG. There are three DOCG wines: the red Taurasi, the white Greek di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino and white. I tasted the Fiano and found it on top of the line.
The Isle of Capri has been known for itsWine, even before it became the seat of the Roman Empire. As an expression of continuity Capri some vineyards are among the ruins of Tiberius 'Villa'. Capri actually produces its own wine, imaginatively called Capri DOC. Capri DOC wine is mostly white, but red. Both wines are made from specific varieties with a certain percentage of local grapes. As the local real estate market is quite expensive, the producer, trying to overload the vineyards effectively dilutingwine. Be careful when you apply for the wine of Capri unpaid sells wine from the nearby island of Ischia.
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