Anacapri
Anacapri (Italian: [anaˈkaːpri]) is a comune on the island of Capri, in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy.
Anacapri
Ronnacràpe (Neapolitan) | |
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| Comune di Anacapri | |
View from Villa San Michele towards Marina Grande | |
Location of Anacapri | |
Anacapri Location of Anacapri in Italy Anacapri Anacapri (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 40°33′N 14°13′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Metropolitan city | Naples (NA) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mario Staiano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.39 km2 (2.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 275 m (902 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004) | |
| • Total | 6,240 |
| • Density | 980/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Anacaprese |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 80071 |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Patron saint | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Saint day | June 13 |
| Website | Official website |
Anacapri is located higher on the island than Capri (about 150 m (490 ft) higher on average)—the Ancient Greek prefix ana- meaning "up" or "above". Administratively, it maintains a separate status from the comune of Capri.
Anacapri is widely known for its picturesque, rural tranquility, broad views of the Bay of Naples, and significant historic sites, including Villa San Michele.
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