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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Capri

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Capri, Italy

Updated August 16, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Capri

Capri, Italy

Villa Jovis

The Emperor Tiberius' palace of debauchery.

Capri, Italy

Arco Naturale (Natural Arch)

This clifftop arch is a natural stunner.

Capri, Italy

Gennarino Scugnizzo

This bronze boy sits on one of Capri's rocky cliffs, waving at the passing boats.

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Anacapri, Italy

Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto)

The glowing blue Nymphaeum of Emperor Tiberius.

2 miles from Capri

Massa Lubrense, Italy

Punta Campanella

A crumbling watchtower and a lighthouse overlooks the site believed to be the Sirens' cliff in the "Odyssey."

4 miles from Capri

Sorrento, Italy

Valle dei Mulini (Valley of the Mills)

An Italian crevasse filled with abandoned buildings gives visitors a look at the world without humans.

8 miles from Capri

Naples, Italy

Gaiola Island

This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its various owners.

16 miles from Capri

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