Anacapri () is a ''

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'' on the island of

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, in the

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. Anacapri is located higher on the island than

(about higher on average)—the

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prefix ''ana-'' meaning "up" or "above". Administratively, it maintains a separate status from the ''comune'' of Capri. Anacapri is widely known for its picturesque, rural tranquility, broad views of the

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, and significant historic sites, including Villa San Michele.

Overview

Bus and taxi services connect Marina Grande to Capri and Anacapri via the numerous hairpin turns of Via Giuseppe Orlandi. A

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(''seggiovia'') in Anacapri connects Piazza Vittoria to the Monte Solaro, providing wide views of the south-facing coast. Punta Carena Lighthouse is located from the main town. French composer

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named one of the pieces from his first book of preludes—No. 5, " Les collines d'Anacapri" ("The Hills of Anacapri")—in homage to the community.

Notable landmarks

* Casa Caprile * Castello Barbarossa * Belvedere della Migliera (or Migliara) * Casa Rossa * San Michele Arcangelo, Anacapri * Chiesa di Santa Sofia * Eremo di Santa Maria a Cetrella * Le Boffe * Sentiero dei fortini * Phoenician Steps (''Scala Fenicia'') * Monte Solaro * Punta Carena Lighthouse * Casa Cernia di Luigi Cosenza * Villa Damecuta * Blue Grotto

Climate

Gallery

File:Campania Capri2 tango7174.jpg, Anacapri viewed from the chairlift to Monte Solaro File:Grotta azzurra.capri.JPG, The Blue Grotto File:Anacapri BW 2013-05-14 12-13-11.jpg, ''Casa Rossa'' File:Villa Damecuta Anacapri.jpg, The ruins of ''Villa Damecuta'' File:Capri Chairlift.jpg, Chairlift to Monte Solaro File:Capri dal monte solaro.jpg, View from Monte Solaro towards the Faraglioni File:Strada anacapri.JPG, Anacapri street

References

Cities and towns in Campania Capri, Campania {{Campania-geo-stub

Overview

Notable landmarks

Climate

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See also

References