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With a name that translates to “ Blue Grotto,” this coastal sea cave is known for the way sunlight passes through its underwater cavity; reflecting the water in such a way that it illuminates the cavern a bright, jeweled blue. Believed to be discovered by the Romans, and once a hideaway for many ancient Roman statues, Grotta Azzura has been a popular tourist destination since the 1830s. Its reputation preceded itself after German writer August Kopisch turned the grotto into the theoretical emblem of Capri, a testament to the favorable impression he had of Blue Grotto that he recorded in his 1838 book: Entdeckung der blauen Grotte auf der Insel Capri.

Founded by monk Giacomo Arcucci in 1363, this Carthusian monastery is composed of a pharmacy, a women’s church, monk dwellings, and buildings where guests can stay. A product of Renaissance design, Certosa di San Giacomo, today, houses the Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach museum and a local high school and is used as a venue for major cultural events.

Soaring 589 meters above sea level, Monte Solaro is touted for having the highest and most panoramic views of the island of Capri, the Bay of Naples, the Amalfi Coast, and the mountains of Calabria. Its thick blanket of morning fog has earned it the nickname of “Acchiappanuvole,” which means “cloud catcher,” and it is frequented by residents and tourists alike craving its sacred Mediterranean views.