Piazza Umberto I, Capri

Name: Piazza Umberto I
Address: Capri, Italy

#3 among attractions in Capri

Top attraction, Square

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°33'3"N, 14°14'34"E

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Piazza Umberto I – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grotta di Matromania, Gardens of Augustus, Villa Jovis, Faraglioni.

0.7 miE
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta di Matromania, Capri
18 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...
~1460 ftS
Park
Gardens of Augustus, Capri
8 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.
1.2 miNE
Roman imperial palace ruins
Villa Jovis, Capri
31 min walk • Villa Jovis is a Roman palace on Capri, southern Italy, built by emperor Tiberius and completed in AD 27. Tiberius ruled mainly from there until his death in AD 37. Villa Jovis is the largest of the twelve Tiberian villas on Capri mentioned by Tacitus.
0.9 miSE
Famous rock formations in the ocean
Faraglioni, Capri
23 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.
0.6 miSW
Body of water, Beach, Outdoor activities
Marina Piccola, Capri
15 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.
~1360 ftSE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Certosa di San Giacomo, Capri
7 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.
0.9 miE
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta Bianca, Capri
24 min walk • The Grotta Bianca is a sea cave located on the island of Capri, Italy. It derives its name from white incrustations of calcareous matter upon its sides, and from clusters of white stalactites which hang from the roof and fringe the entrance.
1 miNW
Famous author's villa and art collection
Villa San Michele, Anacapri
26 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 miW
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.
~180 ftSE
Church
Santo Stefano, Capri
1 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.
1.1 miW
Mountain with views and an old fortress
Monte Solaro, Anacapri
28 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 Piazza Umberto I?

Nearby attractions include Santo Stefano, Capri (1 min walk), Centro Caprense Ignazio Cerio, Capri (2 min walk), San Costanzo, Capri (7 min walk), Via Krupp, Capri (7 min walk).

How to get to Piazza Umberto I by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza Umberto I:

Train

Capri (1 min walk)
Marina Grande (10 min walk)

Bus

S.Constanzo (2 min walk)
Marina Grande (12 min walk)