Capri in a Day: A Breathtaking 24-Hour Itinerary

The ancient city of Pompeii is located near Naples in southern Italy. It used to be a small and medium-sized town facing the sea and mountains. It was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the northwest. The town streets and houses were buried by volcanic ash, but the life scenes of the Pompeii people more than 2,000 years ago were completely preserved. Later, this huge site was gradually excavated. Although the ancient city of Pompeii is very famous, what you can see now is some broken walls. In addition to various architectural remains, there are also some shocking cast statues. The people who died in the eruption of the volcano were covered in volcanic ash and their bodies decayed to the point where only empty shells were left. Archaeology injected these empty shells into plaster and made them into cast statues to show the world the tragic conditions of Pompeii at that time. Pompeii is very big. In addition to visiting the ruins of the ancient city that are fenced as attractions, you can also visit the nearby Pompeii New City, so a day trip is a more common way to visit. Going to Pompeii, most of them stop in Naples. There are three entrances to the ruins of the ancient city, namely PortaMarina, PiazzaEsedra, and PiazzaAnfiteatro. The PortaMarina at the southwest end is the main ticket gate, and most tourists enter from here. You can rent an audio guide for 6.5 euros. Entering from the entrance of PortaMarina, you can see the Temple of Venus (Tempio di Venere) on the right, which used to be one of the most incense temples here. Continuing on, there is a rectangular column hall with some carvings and frescoes remaining. Opposite is the Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo), an ancient religious building in Pompeii. Next to it is the main square of the city, which is now covered with grass. You can look at the huge limestone pillar that stands, carved with free traffic, as if telling the past here. On the north side of the square is the Temple of Jupiter (Tempio di Giove), and the Arc de Triomphe remains on both sides. There is a barn nearby and hundreds of crocks and plaster can be seen. A little further east, in the middle of a narrow alley is Lupanare. This small two-story building has been restored, and when you walk in, you can see the colorful murals on the wall. Go south from the side street to the end and you will see the TeatroGrande and TeatroPiccolo theatres, and there is a temple nearby. Go north from the temple and walk along the street. At the intersection, you can see Terme Stabiane, which is backed by the street. It used to be a bathhouse. You will find how much the ancient Romans loved bathing. From this intersection to the east street for about 450 meters, there is the Venus Maria House (Casadella Venere in Conchiglia), which has a small garden surrounded by colonnades, and you can still see the beautiful murals of the goddess Venus. A little further east to the corner of the ancient city, you will see the grassy Anfiteatro, this is the existing ancient Roman amphitheatre, which can accommodate 20,000 spectators. You can climb to the upper row to take a panoramic view of it, although Only the ruins are left, but it is still very imposing. Next, you can visit the northwest corner of the ancient city, where there is the Casa del Fauno, which was once the private mansion of Pompeii. There is also the House of Tragic Poets (Casa del Poeta Tragico), in which you can see relief frescoes depicting the theater. In addition, Casadei Vettii is also very interesting. The erotic pictures at the entrance are very famous. In fact, they were used to ward off evil spirits at that time. There are also many mysterious and exquisite murals on the living room walls, depicting being entangled by giant snakes. It is said that the colors of these paintings cannot be reproduced even with current technology. Take the exit at the northwest corner and continue walking, you will pass a villa, turn right to another villa called Villadei Misteri, which is one of the intact buildings in Pompeii. Walk in and take a look. On the wall of the large dining room is a huge mural "Dionysiac Frieze", which describes the ceremony of worshipping the god of wine by a girl who was about to get married at that time. There is a Vesuvius Museum (Museo Vesuviano) in the southeast outside the ancient city ruins. On ViaColleSanBartolomeo Street, you can visit for free and see many interesting unearthed cultural relics. It is open Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00.

The Amalfi coastline is a stretch of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrento Peninsula in the province of Salerno in southern Italy, with Positano in the west and Vietri on the sea in the east. The small towns along the coast are quiet and peaceful, picturesque and beautiful. Whitewashed alleys and arches, and the many ornate china shops tucked away in the alleyways, will be the perfect place to enjoy lunch, a leisurely stroll and an afternoon.

The Augustine Garden, formerly known as the "Krupp Garden", is named after the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp. This garden, which was built in the early 20th century, was renamed the Augustine Garden in 1918 and has been in use today. The Augustinian Garden was designed as a terrace overlooking the sea, and it is indeed a good place to watch the Mediterranean Sea and Cap Island. From the garden, you can see a 180-degree view of Cap Island, including the famous landmark of Cap Island, Faraglinoi , you can also enjoy the beautiful picture of Faraglioni Beach and Piccola Bay with the Mediterranean Sea as the background.

The island of Capri is located near the southern estuary of the Bay of Naples, facing the Sorrento peninsula. This small island is the epitome of Mediterranean style. The blue waters, lush vegetation, exquisite holiday cottages and gardens, ancient Roman ruins, etc. make it one of the most popular holiday destinations in Italy. Every June-9 Month is the peak tourist season in Capri, and tourists come in droves and it is very lively. If you like cleanliness, you can choose to go in the off-season, where the climate is very mild all year round. Transportation The island of Capri is not big, but it is dominated by mountain roads, and walking is more physically consuming. If you want to visit easily, it is a good way to take a bus. In addition, all ferries and yachts stop at Marina Grande, a transport hub northeast of Capri, where buses to most attractions also leave. The Blue Hole Capri is divided into two parts: Capri in the east and Anacapri in the west. The famous Blue Hole (Grotta Azzurra) is located in Annacapri and is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The entrance of the Blue Hole is on the sea under the cliff. Spacious. The sun shines into the cave, and after the refraction of the white sand at the bottom of the cave, a pool of sea water is crystal blue, and even the four walls of the cave are blue, so it is called the blue cave. When visiting the Blue Hole, choose a day with clear weather and calm waves. The Blue Hole will be closed for visiting when the wind and waves are strong in winter. A good season to visit the Blue Cave is when autumn and winter are handed over, preferably 11:00-14:00. After visiting the Blue Grotto in Anacapri, you can take the bus to Anacapri (Anacapri), stroll on ViaG.Orlandi Street, and take the cable car to Monte Solaro (MonteSolaro) on Victoria Square. There is the high point of Capri, and on a clear day you can see panoramic views of Capri, the Gulf of Naples, Ischia and Procida. In addition, from Victoria Square, it is a short walk to La Villa San Michele (LaVillaSanMichele), built on the ruins of ancient Rome, it is the former residence of Swedish doctor Axel Monte, the history of which is mostly can be seen in the decorative art Dating back to ancient Egypt and other ancient times, the inlaid floor of "Eden and the Expulsion of Adam and Eve" can only be seen by climbing up to the second floor. Its more distinctive features, however, are its beautifully preserved gardens and splendid scenery, from which you can stand a panoramic view of the town of Capri and its marina, the Sorrento Peninsula and Mount Vesuvius. Capri Town From Anacapri take the bus back to the Capri Terminal Marina Grande, where there is a tram to Capri Town. It is full of whitewashed stone buildings and winding small pedestrian streets, as delicate as a toy town. Tourists taking pictures with cameras can be seen everywhere. Piazza Umberto Ⅰ is even more crowded. The coffee here is full of people. The restaurant is very popular, so why not sit down and have a drink. To the east of the square is ViaVittorioEmanuele, where you can find Rolex and Prada boutiques. The picturesque Augustine Garden (GiardinidiAugusto) is also not to be missed, with broken walls on one side and turquoise waters in the distance. On the left side of the garden is the Lover's Stone. According to legend, this Lover's Stone was originally a lover who was in love with each other, but because they couldn't fall in love, they all jumped into the sea to die in love, and then they became this rock. Located on the east side of the town of Capri, Villa Jovis is the larger and more splendid of the 12 Roman villas on the island of Capri. It was once the Roman emperor Tiberio in Capri. main residence. The stairs behind the villa lead directly to the 330-meter-high Tiberio cliff (Salto di Tiberio), where the emperor is said to have thrown his old love into the sea.

A town in southern Italy, located on the north coast of the Sorrento Peninsula, this is what the author longed for in the return of Italian famous songs to Sorrento. Sorrento is close to the Bay of Naples, 27 kilometers away from Naples in the north. The city is built on the cliffs of the seaside, surrounded by trees such as oranges, lemons and olives, and the scenery is very beautiful. Sorrento mainly produces wine and olive oil. The fishing industry is also very developed. It is famous for handicrafts such as wood inlay and lace. The streets in the city are neat and tidy, with lush flowers and trees. It also has a 14th-century monastery and a collection of medieval sculptures and paintings. There is a winding bay on one side and a blue sea on the other side, overlooking Mount Vesuvius and the beautiful island of Capri, surrounded by citrus forests, which is an excellent place for vacation and leisure.