View of the Bay of Naples from Piazza Umberto 1 known locally as La Piazzetta, Capri, Italy

Adventures in Italy: Day 16 Capri

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April 12th 2017
Italy, Day 16, Wednesday, October 19, Capri Today, on another optional day, those of us who chose to, boarded a high speed hydrofoil in that took us from Sorrento through the Gulf of Naples to the much anticipated Isle of Capri. Getting there is half the fun. On our approach we were able to see the brilliant limestone cliffs reflected in the bright sun. We landed in Marina Grande ... read more

Europe » Italy » Campania » Capri

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more