Anacapri
| Anacapri | |
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| Comune | |
| Metropolitan City of Naples | |
View from Villa San Michele towards Marina Grande
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| Coordinates: 40°33′N 14°13′E / 40.550°N 14.217°ECoordinates: 40°33′N 14°13′E / 40.550°N 14.217°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mario Staiano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.39 km2 (2.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 275 m (902 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004) | |
| • Total | 6,240 |
| • Density | 980/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Anacapresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 80071 |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Patron saint | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Saint day | June 13 |
| Website | Official website |
Anacapri is a comune on the island of Capri, in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy. The Ancient Greek prefix ana- means "up" or "above", signifying that Anacapri is located at a higher elevation on the island than Capri (about 150 m higher on average). Administratively, it has a separate status from the city of Capri. The most significant site in the village is the Villa San Michele.
French composer Claude Debussy was a regular visitor to Anacapri. He even named one of his preludes from the first book, No.5 "Les collines d'Anacapri" (The hills of Anacapri), in homage to the community.
There is a bus service, via numerous hairpin bends, from Marina Grande and Capri to Anacapri.
One of the tourist attractions in Anacapri is the chairlift (seggiovia) to 589-m Monte Solaro for picturesque views of the south-facing coast.
Punta Carena Lighthouse is located 3 km from the main town.
Anacapri viewed from the chairlift to Monte Solaro
The Blue Grotto
Casa Rossa
The ruins of Villa Damecuta
Chairlift to Monte Solaro
View from Monte Solaro towards the Faraglioni
Anacapri street
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