Capri
Located in the Gulf of Naples, Capri is a dream-like island surrounded by a deep blue sea that reflects a very special light. Come and discover it.
What to see in Capri
The island of Capri is divided into two towns; Capri, which mixes glamour, luxury and fashion, and Anacapri, a calmer part of the island where you can enjoy its special charm. Here are some of the places that you can't miss out on on your visit to Capri from Rome:
- Faraglioni: One of the essential places to visit in Capri is the Faraglioi, three giant stones more than 100 metres tall that emerge from the sea, providing us with impressive views
- Gruta Azul: The Gruta Azul is one of the most beautiful sites in Capri. This sea cave of deep blue is a magical paradise, capable of enchanting visitors at first glance.
- Giardini di Augusto: The Augusto Gardens are found at a strategic point on the Capri cliffs, where you have incredible views of the Faraglioni, and it's here where you'll fall in love with Capri.
- Piazzetta di Capri: The Piazza Umberto I, also known as la Piazzetta, is the social centre and heart of Capri.
- Via Camerelle: If you're interested in going shopping in Capri, Camerelle streeStreethere you'll find the main international brands.
- Villa de Tiberio: The old Roman mansion known as the Villa de Tiberio is one of the most important sites to visit in Capri. Next to it, you can find "Salto di Tiberio", a place from where the emperor threw his servants who didn't follow his orders.
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How to get to Capri from Roma
Although it's not very close to Rome, lots of people take a day trip to Capri from Rome.
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If you are interested in visiting this marvellous island, the first thing you have to do is get to Naples. You can do this journey by car, although this will take around 4 hours, or a more comfortable and quicker option is by train, which will take less than 2 hours.
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Once in Naples, you only have to take a ferry to the island of Capri. The ferry route that connects Naples with Capri is operated by the SNAV and NLG companies. There are 16 boats a day and the journey lasts around 45 minutes. The price of a return ticket is about € 50 (US$ 52.59) (which varies according to the time and company).
