Torre Materita, Anacapri

#13 among attractions in Anacapri

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Facts and practical information

Torre Materita is an ancient medieval tower converted into a villa located in the comune of Anacapri, Capri. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°32'46"N, 14°12'29"E

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Anacapri Italy

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Day trips

Torre Materita – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blue Grotto, Faro di Punta Carena, Grotta Verde, Villa San Michele.

1 miN
Picturesque cave with rowboat tours
Blue Grotto, Anacapri
27 min walk • Nestled on the coast of the island of Capri lies the enchanting Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), a sea cave that captivates visitors with its surreal azure glow. Located near the city of Anacapri, Italy, this natural wonder is accessible by boat, offering a magical...
0.8 miSW
Beach, View point, Vernacular architecture
Faro di Punta Carena, Anacapri
22 min walk • Punta Carena Lighthouse is an active lighthouse, located on the island of Capri on the head of the same name, about 3 kilometres southwest of Anacapri. The lighthouse has been active since 1867; its construction began in 1862.
0.9 miSE
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.
1.2 miNE
Famous author's villa and art collection
Villa San Michele, Anacapri
31 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.
0.8 miNE
Mountain with views and an old fortress
Monte Solaro, Anacapri
21 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.
1.2 miNE
Forts and castles, Historical place, Archaeological site
Castello Barbarossa, Anacapri
31 min walk • Castello Barbarossa is an archaeological ruin and ornithological station in Anacapri, on the island of Capri, Italy. It is named after the former corsair and Ottoman Kapudan Pasha Hayreddin Barbarossa, who stormed it in 1535 and destroyed it in 1544.
0.7 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Chiesa di Santa Sofia, Anacapri
19 min walk • Santa Sofia is a Roman catholic church located in the Piazza of Anacapri, on the island of Capri, Italy. It dates to 1596 when it replaced Chiesa di Santa Maria di Costantinopoli as the parish church. Some of the building materials and fittings, such as the sacristy and oratorio, were originally in the Chiesa di San Carlo.
0.5 miS
Park
Parco Filosofico, Anacapri
13 min walk • Capri Philosophical Park is situated on the outskirts of the small town of Anacapri on the Italian island of Capri. The park was founded in 2000 by the Swedish professor and author Gunnar Adler-Karlsson together with his wife.
0.8 miNE
Church's elaborate 1700s tile floor
San Michele Arcangelo, Anacapri
20 min walk • San Michele Arcangelo is a Roman catholic church located in Anacapri, Capri, Italy. Located on Piazza San Nicola and built in 1719, it is octagonal in shape and of Baroque style. The church received a "monument" designation due to its notable majolica floor mosaic.
1.1 miE
Church
Santa Maria a Cetrella, Capri
30 min walk • Santa Maria a Cetrella is a Franciscan chapel and hermitage in Anacapri, Capri, Italy. Referred to as "Capri's most otherworldly church", it contains a Madonna statue which is venerated by pilgrims, including Rainer Maria Rilke. Built in the Middle Ages, its features include stucco siding, with a low-vaulted ceiling.
0.8 miE
Archaeological site
Grotta del Pisco, Anacapri
21 min walk • The Grotta del Pisco is a cave on the southwestern side of the island of Capri, Italy. Impasto ware fragments found at the Anacapri site are from the Copper Age. Gaudo culture artifacts were identified here and at the Grotta delle Felci.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Torre Materita?

Nearby attractions include Parco Filosofico, Anacapri (13 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Sofia, Anacapri (19 min walk), San Michele Arcangelo, Anacapri (20 min walk), Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, Anacapri (21 min walk).

How to get to Torre Materita by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torre Materita:

Bus

Faro (19 min walk)
Piazza della Pace (23 min walk)