Giardini di Augusto
Capri
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The story
Flowerbeds and stairways suspended over the blue, with the Faraglioni on one side and the white hairpin bends of Via Krupp plunging down on the other.
Access
€ 1 gardens; Krupp
The story
The Gardens of Augustus are flowered terraces facing sheer above the sea, in the heart of Capri, created in the early twentieth century by the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp, who had his residence on the island. Since then they have been one of the island's most loved belvederes.
What to see
Beds of flowers and Mediterranean plants slope down on terraces from which you enjoy one of the most celebrated views of Capri: the Faraglioni on one side and, on the other, Via Krupp descending in white hairpin bends towards Marina Piccola. It is the island's picture-postcard spot.
How to get there
- Hydrofoil
- Ferry
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
Admission to the Gardens of Augustus is by ticket, at a modest price: check hours and fare on site or on the official channels. They are a few minutes' walk from the little square of Capri. Come for the view of the Faraglioni and of Via Krupp; it is crowded in the middle of the day.
Frequently asked questions
Do you pay to enter the Gardens of Augustus?
Yes, admission is by ticket at a modest price: it is best to check the current hours and fare.
What can you see from the Gardens of Augustus?
A famous view of the Faraglioni and of Via Krupp descending towards Marina Piccola, from the flowered terraces sheer above the sea.
Who created the Gardens of Augustus?
The German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp, in the early twentieth century.
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