Sant'Andrea, Capri

#17 among attractions in Capri

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Chiesa di Sant'Andrea is a church in the island of Capri, Italy, near the Marina Piccola in the south. It was built in 1900 for the local fishermen. The site which the church lies on formerly contained a watch tower which was used as a lookout post for invading Saracen pirates. The church was designed by the painter Riccardo Fainardi, and funded by German banker Hugo Andreae and his wife, Emma. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Sant'AndreaCoordinates: 40°32'43"N, 14°14'6"E

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Sant'Andrea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grotta di Matromania, Gardens of Augustus, Piazza Umberto I, Faraglioni.

1.1 miE
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta di Matromania, Capri
29 min walk • Nestled on the rugged coastline of Capri, Italy, the Grotta di Matromania is a hidden gem steeped in history and shrouded in mystery. This ancient cave, also known as the Grotto of the Matromania or Matrimonio, is a must-visit for those intrigued by the island's rich...
0.4 miE
Park
Gardens of Augustus, Capri
11 min walk • The Gardens of Augustus, originally known by the name of Krupp Gardens, are botanical gardens on the island of Capri, Campania, Italy. The gardens were established by the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp in the early twentieth century to build his mansion in Capri.
0.6 miNE
Square
Piazza Umberto I, Capri
15 min walk • Piazza Umberto I is the most famous square of the island of Capri, Italy. The square is located in the historic center of Capri, in the eponymous town Capri, on the eastern end of the island, and since Roman times, it has been considered the center of the town and the meeting point of the island by both residents and others.
1 miE
Famous rock formations in the ocean
Faraglioni, Capri
26 min walk • In Italian, faraglioni are stacks, a coastal and oceanic rock formation eroded by waves. The word may be derived from the Greek pháros or Latin pharus and is cognate with the Spanish farallón.
~210 ftW
Body of water, Beach, Outdoor activities
Marina Piccola, Capri
1 min walk • Marina Piccola is located on the southern side of the island of Capri. It is near the Faraglioni sea stacks to the southeast. The Via Krupp is a historic switchback paved footpath which connect the Charterhouse of San Giacomo and the Gardens of Augustus area with Marina Piccola.
0.5 miE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Certosa di San Giacomo, Capri
14 min walk • Certosa di San Giacomo was a Carthusian monastery, founded in 1363 by Giacomo Arcucci on the island of Capri, Campania, southern Italy. It is now a museum and is used for cultural events.
0.8 miSW
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta Verde, Capri
22 min walk • The Grotta Verde is a sea cave located on the island of Capri, southern Italy. Near it, the coast is rugged, being fully exposed to sirocco gales. As wear and tear of the rocks is very rapid, former water line marks are not likely to be well preserved.
1 miNW
Famous author's villa and art collection
Villa San Michele, Anacapri
25 min walk • The Villa San Michele was built about the end of the 19th century on the isle of Capri, Italy, by the Swedish physician and author Axel Munthe.
0.4 miN
Cemetery
Cimitero Acattolico, Capri
11 min walk • Cimitero acattolico di Capri is a non-Catholic cemetery on the island of Capri. Established in 1878 by Englishman George Hayward, it contains 204 graves from a total of 21 different nations.
0.6 miNE
Church
Santo Stefano, Capri
15 min walk • Santo Stefano is a Catholic church and former cathedral on the island of Capri, Italy. Dedicated to Saint Stephen, it is the principal house of worship in the town of Capri. The religious complex was built around the Piazza Umberto I square in the seventeenth century. The archbishop's palace is now used as the town hall.
0.8 miNW
Mountain with views and an old fortress
Monte Solaro, Anacapri
20 min walk • Monte Solaro is a mountain on the island of Capri in Campania, Italy. With an elevation of 589 m, its peak is the highest point of Capri.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sant'Andrea?

Nearby attractions include Marina Piccola, Capri (1 min walk), Grotta delle Felci, Capri (5 min walk), Santa Maria a Cetrella, Capri (8 min walk), Via Krupp, Capri (11 min walk).

How to get to Sant'Andrea by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sant'Andrea:

Bus

Marina Piccola (1 min walk)
Anacapri (13 min walk)

Train

Capri (15 min walk)
Marina Grande (20 min walk)