Phoenician Steps, Anacapri

Name: Phoenician Steps
Address: Anacapri, Italy

#10 among attractions in Anacapri

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The Phoenician Steps of Capri are a long and steep stone stairway that unites the population center of Capri with that of Anacapri. The stairway was made probably by ancient Greek colonists, however, rather than by Phoenicians. ()

Local name: Scala Fenicia Coordinates: 40°33'22"N, 14°13'45"E

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Anacapri Italy

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Phoenician Steps – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blue Grotto, Gardens of Augustus, Piazza Umberto I, Marina Piccola.

1.3 miW
Picturesque cave with rowboat tours
Blue Grotto, Anacapri
33 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...
1 miSE
Park
Gardens of Augustus, Capri
25 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.
0.8 miSE
Square
Piazza Umberto I, Capri
21 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.
0.8 miS
Body of water, Beach, Outdoor activities
Marina Piccola, Capri
21 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.
1 miSE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Certosa di San Giacomo, Capri
27 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.
1.3 miS
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta Verde, Capri
32 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.
~1150 ftW
Famous author's villa and art collection
Villa San Michele, Anacapri
6 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.
0.5 miSE
Cemetery
Cimitero Acattolico, Capri
12 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.
0.8 miSE
Church
Santo Stefano, Capri
22 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.
0.5 miSW
Mountain with views and an old fortress
Monte Solaro, Anacapri
14 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.
~590 ftW
Forts and castles, Historical place, Archaeological site
Castello Barbarossa, Anacapri
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Phoenician Steps?

Nearby attractions include Castello Barbarossa, Anacapri (3 min walk), Villa San Michele, Anacapri (6 min walk), Villa San Michele di Axel Munthe, Anacapri (6 min walk), Palazzo a Mare, Capri (9 min walk).

How to get to Phoenician Steps by public transport?

The nearest stations to Phoenician Steps:

Bus

Marina Grande (20 min walk)
Piazza della Pace (13 min walk)

Train

Marina Grande (14 min walk)
Capri (21 min walk)