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Capri
Comune
Capri harbor (Marina Grande) and waterfront
Capri harbor (Marina Grande) and waterfront
Coat of arms of Capri
Coat of arms
Location of Capri
Map
Capri is located in Italy
Capri
Capri
Location of Capri in Italy
Capri is located in Campania
Capri
Capri
Capri (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°33′N 14°15′E / 40.550°N 14.250°E / 40.550; 14.250
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
Metropolitan cityNaples (NA)
Government
 • MayorPaolo Falco
Area
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 • Total
3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Population
 (1 April 2009)[2]
 • Total
7,320
 • Density2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi)
DemonymCapresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
80073
Dialing code081
Patron saintSaint Constantius of Capri
Saint dayMay 14
WebsiteOfficial website

Capri is a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Naples situated on the island of Capri in Italy. It comprises the centre and east of the island, while the west belongs to Anacapri.

Main sights

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Sights in the municipality include Via Camerelle, Via Krupp, Faraglioni, Arco Naturale, Villa Lysis, Villa Malaparte. The Palazzo a Mare are the most extensive Roman remains upon Capri's littoral zone.[3]

Churches

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Economy

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The international luxury linen clothing brand 100% Capri opened its first boutique in Capri in 2000.[4]

Transport

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There are ferries and hydrofoil to the port of Capri from Naples' ports of Mergellina and Molo Beverello, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. From the port of Marina Grande, the Capri funicular climbs to Capri town above.

The nearest airport is Napoli-Capodichino Airport (NAP).

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  • View of Marina Grande from Anacapri
    View of Marina Grande from Anacapri
  • La Piazzetta
    La Piazzetta
  • Clock tower at the Piazzetta
    Clock tower at the Piazzetta
  • Funicular to Capri town
    Funicular to Capri town
  • Via Krupp
    Via Krupp
  • Capri
    Capri

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). (1903). The Geographical journal (Public domain ed.). Royal Geographical Society. pp. 133–. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
  4. ^ Gafurova, Olga (25 November 2018). "100% Capri opens its flagship boutique in Middle East at Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue". AviaMost. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
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