CAPRI, Presentation
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Language: English / USA
Hi, my name’s Marcy, and I’m your personal guide. Along with MyWoWo, I’d like to welcome you to one of the Wonders of the World: Capri.
A boat trip is definitely the best way to fully appreciate Capri, one of the most enchanting and renowned islands in the Mediterranean. Visible from the sea are elements such as: the imposing Punta Carena lighthouse from 1867; the Torre della Guardia, or Watchtower; the remains of forts built by the British in the early 1800s, and the world-famous Faraglioni, spectacular rock formations that rise up out of the water.
A boat is the only way to visit the magnificent Blue Grotto, an unmissable natural spectacle.
In any case, I recommend that you get yourself a pair of comfortable shoes and set out to discover this wonderful island.
As I expect you know, one of the symbols of social life here is the lively Piazzetta, officially Piazza Umberto I, where locals and visitors mingle in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. But what else is there to see on Capri?
First, let's delve a little into the history of this ten-square-kilometer limestone rock that nature and the skillful work of man have turned into such a marvel....