Capri
The
part of Capri known as Marina
Grande is the
island's most important harbor, fully equipped whit modern port
facilities. Moreover, Marina Grande is a famous swimming and sunning
resort.
The cog railway makes the trip to Capri in four minutes. There is also a
well paved road to Capri, along which are the Chiesa
di San Costanzo
(Church of St. Costanzo) from the 11th century and the Scala
Fenicia (Phoenicians
Stairs), climbing steeply to the castle Castello di Barbarossa.
For centuries, these stairs were the only connection between Capri and
Anacapri.
Also recommended is an excursion from Marina Grande to Palazzo
a Mare and the Bagni
di Tiberio,
remnants of the Roman Empire constructed by Emperor Tiberius. Also
highly recommendent from Capri is a trip to Belvedere di Tragara
along the road by the same name. The view to the rocky Faraglioni
cliffs below and
Marina Piccola, a famous swimming resort, is fantastic. From Belvedere
di Tragara continue in the direction of Arco Naturale (Natural Arch) to
the Grotta Matermania, a reminder of the ancient Cybele cult.
Do not fail to visit the Certosa
di San Giacomo (Carthusian
Monastery of St. James) in Capri, where there are valuable works of art
and two cloisters from the 15th-16th centuries.
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