Anacapri
| Anacapri | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Anacapri | |
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| Coordinates: 40°33′N 14°13′E / 40.55°N 14.217°ECoordinates: 40°33′N 14°13′E / 40.55°N 14.217°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Naples (NA) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mario Staiano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.39 km2 (2.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 275 m (902 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004) | |
| • Total | 6,240 |
| • Density | 976.5/km2 (2,529.2/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Anacapresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 80071 |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Patron saint | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Saint day | June 13 |
| Website | Official website |
Anacapri is a comune on the island of Capri, in the province of Naples, Italy. The Ancient Greek prefix ana means "up" or "above",[1] signifying that Anacapri is located at a higher elevation on the island than Capri (about 150 m higher on average[2]). Administratively, it has a separate status from the city of Capri. The most significant site in the village is the Villa San Michele.
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[edit] Overview
French composer Claude Debussy was a regular visitor to Anacapri. He even named one of his preludes from the first book, No.5 "Les collines d'Anacapri" (The hills of Anacapri), in homage to the community.
There is a bus service, via numerous hairpin bends, from Marina Grande and Capri to Anacapri.
One of the tourist attractions in Anacapri is the chairlift (seggiovia) to 589-m Monte Solaro for picturesque views of the south-facing coast.
Punta Carena Lighthouse is located 3 km from the main town.
[edit] Notable landmarks
- Caprile
- Castello Barbarossa
- Belvedere della Migliera (o Migliara)
- Casa Rossa
- Chiesa di San Michele
- Chiesa di Santa Sofia
- Eremo di Santa Maria della Cetrella
- Le Boffe
- Sentiero dei fortini
- Phoenician Steps (Scala Fenicia)
- Monte Solaro
- Punta Carena Lighthouse
- Casa Cernia di Luigi Cosenza
- Villa Damecuta
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Anacapri viewed from the chairlift to Monte Solaro
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The Blue Grotto
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The ruins of Villa Damecuta
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Chairlift to Monte Solaro
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View from Monte Solaro towards the Faraglioni
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Anacapri street
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