Since its first settlement, the natural shape of the island led to the creation of two communities, one in the east with hills sloping down to the sea, and one to the west on a large plateau, the steep slopes of Monte Solaro and with no access to the sea.

Island of Capri, island near the southern entrance to the Bay of Naples, Campania regione (region), southern Italy. It lies opposite the Sorrento peninsula, to which it was joined in prehistoric times. The island is a single block of limestone 3.9 miles …

Discover the rich history of Capri, from its Roman imperial past to its role as a cultural hub for artists, writers, and intellectuals.

Travelers arrived on Capri with increasing frequency from northern areas, attracted by the sunshine and in search of a mythical primitive world. From the mid-19th century onwards, following the rediscovery of the B l ue Grotto, both Italian and foreign visitors flocked to the island.

Capri (/ ˈkæpri / KAP-ree, US also / kəˈpriː, ˈkɑːpri / kə-PREE, KAH-pree; Italian: [ˈkaːpri]) 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. The largest settlement on the island is the town of Capri.

Capri becomes the popular destination of writers and painters who stay at Hotel Pagano. 1874-1877 - Construction of road to Anacapri. 1905 - Excavations undertaken to expand Hotel Quisisana uncover prehistoric remains. 1910 - Construction of the Capri-Marina Grande funicular, and start of works in the port.

Capri was first “discovered” by emperor Augustus in the early years of the Roman Empire. He often resided there and built many temples, villas and gardens as a way of having his own private paradise. Modern excavations however show the island to have been inhibited long before Augustus discovered it.

The first inhabitants to settle in Capri were the Greek "Teleboi" who came to the island in the VIII Century BC. Today, only the fortified walls of an ancient Greek acropolis still survive as testimony to their presence on the island.

2023年5月7日 · According to modern excavations, human presence on the island may be traced back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Augustus created Capri, constructing temples, palaces, aqueducts, and gardens to enjoy his little paradise. According to Virgil’s Aeneid, the island was inhabited by the Greek people of Teleboi, who came from the Ionian Islands.

2025年1月15日 · Capri’s history is a captivating journey through mythology, empire, and modern luxury. From its early days as a Greek outpost to its Roman splendor and contemporary fame, the island has continuously reinvented itself while preserving its unique charm.