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Capri

Also known as Isle of Capri, Capreae, Isola di Capri

Capri ( , ; ) is an island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrento Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples in the Campania region of Italy. A resort destination since the time of the Roman Republic, it is known for its natural beauty, historic sites, and tourism industry.

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Capri is an Italian island in the Tyrrhenian Sea near Naples that has been a popular vacation destination since Roman times. It is famous for its scenic landscapes, historical attractions, and role as a major tourist destination.

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Key facts

Islands.name: Capri
Islands.image_name: Capri in Cartolina - Vista da Termini (Massa Lubrense).jpg
Islands.image_caption: View from Massa Lubrense, Campania
Islands.map: Italy Campania
Islands.map_caption: Location within Campania, Italy
Islands.map_width: 220
Islands.location: Tyrrhenian Sea
Islands.area_km2: 10.4
Islands.highest_mount: Monte Solaro
Islands.elevation_m: 589
Islands.country: Italy
Islands.country_admin_divisions_title: Region
Islands.country_admin_divisions: Campania
Islands.country_admin_divisions_title_1: Metropolitan City
Islands.country_admin_divisions_1: Naples
Islands.country_largest_city: Capri
Islands.country_largest_city_population: 7,058 (Capri comune, 2022)
Islands.population: 12,903 (Capri + Anacapri comuni)

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Wikidata facts

Population: 12903
Area: 10.4
Elevation: 589
Image: Capri - veduta 1.JPG
Width: 2.7
Length: 6.3

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Commons category: Capri (island)
Commons gallery: Capri
native label: Capri
P8168: Demos
IPA transcription: ˈkaːpri
P12749: anti-pattern

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20 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
Antiquity
Middle Ages and Modern Era
19th Century to Present
Geography
Climate
Administration
Main sights
Economy
Culture
In arts and literature
Annual events
Food
Transport
Airports
Twin towns – sister cities
See also
References
External links

The island is characterized by its rugged limestone landscape, sea stacks (Faraglioni), coastal grottoes including the renowned Blue Grotto, and high cliffs overlooking the sea. Notable features include the harbours of Marina Grande and Marina Piccola, the panoramic Belvedere of Tragara, the ruins of Roman imperial villas such as Villa Jovis, and the towns of Capri and Anacapri, the latter situated higher up the slopes of Monte Solaro, the island's highest point.