Certosa di San Giacomo, Capri

Name: Certosa di San Giacomo
Address: Via Certosa 1, Capri, 80073, Italy
Telephone: +39 081 837 6218

#7 among attractions in Capri

Top attraction, Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, History museum, More...

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Facts and practical information

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. The buildings that formed the charterhouse have three main areas: the pharmacy and women's church, the buildings for monks, and those for guests. The cloister is of a late Renaissance design, while the Chiostro Piccolo features Roman marble columns. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1371 (653 years ago)Coordinates: 40°32'51"N, 14°14'42"E

Address

Via Certosa 1Capri 80073 Italy

Contact

+39 081 837 6218

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Day trips

Certosa di San Giacomo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miE
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta di Matromania, Capri
15 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...
~610 ftSW
Park
Gardens of Augustus, Capri
3 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.
~1360 ftNW
Square
Piazza Umberto I, Capri
7 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.
1.2 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.
0.6 miSE
Famous rock formations in the ocean
Faraglioni, Capri
16 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 miW
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.
0.9 miNE
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta Bianca, Capri
23 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.
1.2 miNW
Famous author's villa and art collection
Villa San Michele, Anacapri
32 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.
0.6 miNW
Cemetery
Cimitero Acattolico, Capri
15 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.
~1200 ftNW
Church
Santo Stefano, Capri
6 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.
1.2 miW
Mountain with views and an old fortress
Monte Solaro, Anacapri
31 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)

When is Certosa di San Giacomo open?

Certosa di San Giacomo is open:

Monday 9 am - 2 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 2 pm
Thursday 9 am - 2 pm
Friday 9 am - 2 pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Certosa di San Giacomo?

Nearby attractions include Gardens of Augustus, Capri (3 min walk), Via Krupp, Capri (4 min walk), Centro Caprense Ignazio Cerio, Capri (5 min walk), Santo Stefano, Capri (6 min walk).

How to get to Certosa di San Giacomo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Certosa di San Giacomo:

Bus

S.Constanzo (7 min walk)
Marina Grande (7 min walk)

Train

Capri (7 min walk)
Marina Grande (17 min walk)