CAPRI, Blue Grotto

The Blue Grotto, known worldwide for its enchanting cobalt blue color, is located on the north-west coast of the island. This grotto has captured the imagination of visitors, artists and writers for centuries, becoming an iconic symbol of Capri.

It was first discovered in Roman times, when it was used as a marine nymphaeum, a place of worship dedicated to water deities.

Archaeological evidence, such as the statues found inside the grotto and the remains of ancient piers, suggest that it was known and appreciated by the Emperor Tiberius, who chose Capri as his residence. However, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the grotto fell into oblivion and was not rediscovered until 1826, by the German painter August Kopisch and his friend, the writer Ernst Fries, guided by a local fisherman....