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Sightseeing in Capri |
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Your tour of the sightseeing in Capri begins with the famous Capri's Piazzetta, internationally known as the “Drawing-room of the world”. The Faraglioni is probably the most known attraction of Capri. There are thre of them: the first, next to the coast, named as Stella and is 109 meters high, the external one is named Scopolo, 104 meters high and between them the “Faraglione di mezzo”, 81 meters high. This faraglione has a natural gallery that goes from side to side and is 60 meter s long. These rocks are famous also because of the fact that it host a rare variety of lizard known as “le blue lizard”.
Following is a list of important sight seeing in Capri:
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Villa san Michele: was built around the turn of the 20th century on the ruins of the Roman Emperor, Tiberius' villa. It gardens have panoramic view of the city of Capri and its marina, Sorrentine Peninsula and mount Vesuvius.
Grotto Azzurra: or the blue grotto is an important sea cave on the coast of Italy. The grotto has a partially submerged opening to the sea. Roman emperors with villas on Capri are said to use this blue grotto as a private bath. Today, it is a famous tourist destination with visitors touring it by boat.
Piazzetta: is commonly known as the “Piazzetta”. It is a small closed-off square resembling a courtyard. It is the center of the island and is famous among the tourists and locals alike.
Casa Malaparte: this is a house on Punta Massullo, on the eastern side of Capri. Casa Malaparte is a red masonry box with reverse pyramidal stairs leading to the roof patio. On the roof is a free standing curving white wall. It is situated on a dangerous cliff 32 meters above the sea overlooking the Gulf of Salerno.
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