Isle of Capri

Ruins of Damecuta

On the north-western promontory of the island, draped over the capes of Vetereto and Arcera, there is another Roman imperial villa called "Damecuta", name of uncertain provenance that also indicates the whole headland's area and the pinewoods. Standing in a solitary, lonely position, it resembles Villa Jovis with its promenade and hemicycle. The view from Damecuta comprises a panorama which includes spectacular views all over the Bay of Naples, from isle of Ischia, Cape Miseno and Phlegraean Fields up to Sorrento peninsula on the other side, with the Vesuvius in the middle.

Damecuta was one of the largest of twelve villas Tiberius built on Capri, and it was divided into several small blocks which extended as far as the port of Gradola and the Blue Grotto. The remains of cisterns are all around the neighbourhood, enclosed in modern buildings, and suggest the villa was connected to quarters of Timberino and Monticello near Anacapri. Damecuta could have formed a wide complex like other imperial villas, each of which is characterized by large gardens and small buildings.

Marina Grande

The Marina Grande is the harbor of Capri, located in the bay on north side of the island, in front of Naples and its gulf. The harbor consists of two large arms: the western one is the former and it works as commercial port, where ferries and hydrofoils berth, while the east arm is the latter and it is occupied by the tourist port, where pleasure boats park.

Certosa of San Giacomo

The Certosa di San Giacomo is the loftiest expression of Caprese architecture. It is a monastery built during the late Middle Ages which houses a museum, a school and a library. It is open to the public and has a garden attached. The Certosa was founded between 1363-71 by Count Giacomo Arcucci, personal advisor to Queen Joanna I of Anjou at the court of Naples. Count Arcucci had sworn to build the monastery if he got a male heir.

Tragara and Faraglioni

Tragara is the most famous and best liked walking passage in Capri: along it there are many elegant villas. It ends with a panoramic terrace facing the Faraglioni, the view of Capri known the world over. From Tragara's terrace you can enjoy also a wide view over island's southern side, featuring Marina Piccola, underneath the steep face of Mount Solaro, in the middle of which is found the enormous cavity of Grotta delle Felci (Grotto of the Ferns). The whole area called Tragara extends from Mount Tuoro's western slope to the plain of Occhio Marino (Sea Eye), situated behind the Charterhouse.