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During a discovery tour of the island of Capri, between unbridled shopping and strolling the crowded streets of the island, you cannot miss a stop at the famous Gardens of Augustus.
The peaceful terrace surrounded by colorful, fresh plants, stands just a stone's throw from the Charterhouse of San Giacomo, in the most touristy part of Capri's upper part. From here you can admire an exceptional view of the island's wonders and landmarks such as the Faraglioni, Marina Piccola and Monte Solaro. Besides being a good alternative for a break from the crowds of tourists and visitors, this small botanical garden is also the only place from which you can admire the famous and historic Krupp Street, which stands just below the terrace and is currently closed to the public.
One of the landmarks of the island of Capri, is without a shadow of a doubt, the wonderful and unmissable Botanical Garden Of the Gardens of Augustus. The small city Eden, attracts visitors not only because of the tranquility of its verdant avenues, but also because of the manicured beauty of its gardens and the views from its scenic terraces.
Small meadows bordered by plants ornamentals and multicolored flowers, are home to tall pine trees, holm oaks, junipers and modest palms that cast their long shadows among the gardens, providing pleasant, natural coolness for visitors.
The many blossoms of fragrant geraniums, colorful brooms and cheerful dahlias are a wonder to behold. A spectacle that begins in the spring season and matures in the warm summer months.
Among the lawns and avenues of these beautiful gardens, one encounters from time to time, statues in the neoclassical style. Among them, one attracts the most interest: the monument honoring Lenin which in 1908 was hosted on the island by the writer Maksim Gor'kij. The different marble blocks that make up the structure, overlap until they reach about 5 meters in height. At the apex, one can admire the face of the father of the Bolshevik revolution, masterfully carved by artist Giacomo Manzù.
The botanical garden of the Gardens of Augustus, stand on a complex of terraces from which one can admire a panorama That really leaves one speechless. Overlooking the railings, one can observe the sea in all its splendor. From here you can capture suggestive shots of the famous Faraglioni or spot the high profile of Mount Solaro. Right at your feet is a peculiar road that climbs up the promontory overlooking the sea, leading from the beautiful Bay of Marina Piccola all the way above the terraces of the gardens. This is the charming Via Krupp, a pleasant little scenic road that is a historic passage from the bay to the top of the promontory, among maritime pines, fig trees, shrubs and majestic agave plants.
Not far from the famous Piazzetta of Capri, rise the Gardens of Augustus. Access is allowed for much of the day during daylight hours that vary with the changing seasons. Admission generally costs €1 per person and tickets can be purchased directly on the municipality's website by following the guided procedure. THE process was promoted starting June 1 to contain Covid-19 contagion. Once the procedure is completed, an electronic ticket with QR code is issued that can be shown at the entrance directly from your cell phone. We recommend visiting the gardens in the early morning or late afternoon hours.
The Gardens of Augustus are, at the moment, the only place from which to view Via Krupp, the beautiful and historic Capri street so beloved by visitors to the island that is currently closed to the public due to danger from falling rocks.
The Gardens of Augustus and the adjoining Krupp Street were created in the early 1900s at the behest of German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp. The latter, a nature and marine biology enthusiast, loved to spend his vacations on the island of Capri at the historic Quisisana. To reach the facility, however, there was no direct and fast way, so the industrialist wanted to commission the construction of a road from Marina Piccola that would lead him directly to the area where the Charterhouse of St. James, a stone's throw from the Quisisana.
The work was entrusted to engineer Emilio Mayer who carved the road directly out of the rocky ridge. A series of hairpin bends alternated to overcome a height difference of about 100 meters, going to form one of the most beautiful and scenic roads on Capri: the beautiful Via Krupp.
At the end of the street, a garden area was set up, filled with plants and flowers. At the end of 1918 the Krupp Gardens, were managed by the city administration and assumed its present name in honor of the great Roman emperor Augustus.
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On the ferry that takes you from the port of Pozzuoli or those in Naples to the port of Capri, you can, for an additional fee, also board your own vehicle. From here take Via Don Giobbe Ruocco and Via Marina Grande, continuing straight on Via Roma. Turn onto Via Castiglione.
From Naples or Pozzuoli, it is possible to reach the island of Capri by ferry. Once you reach the port continue on foot in the direction of Via Roma. From here turn onto Via Vittorio Emanuele and continue on Via Federico Serena, which will lead you to Via Matteotti where your destination lies.
