 Piazza
Umberto I is the Capri’s nerve center with the most
popular bars, restaurants and cafes lining the street. Strolling
around the center of the town is a nice way to spend some time.
The most popular route goes thorugh Via Vittorio Emanuele, past
the deluxe Quisisana hotel and finally to Giardini di Augusto where
you can get the best views of the water and a perfect place to relax.
You can also see I Faraglioni the legendary abode of the Blue
Lizard.  You
can then continue on to Certosa. This is a Carthusian monastery
honouring St. James that was built in the 14th century. Admission
to the church is free and is open on all days except Mondays between
9am and 2pm.
 Another
popular walk starts at Piazza Umberto I, going past Via Longano
and Via Tiberio, to reach Monte Tiberio. Visit the Villa
Jovis here. These are the ruins of and estate belonging
to Tiberius who ruled from A.D. 27 to A.D. 37. Apart from the ruins,
you will be treated to fabulous views of the Bay of Salerno, the
Bay of Naples, and the rest of the island of Capri. The villa is
open from 9am until one hour before sunset. An admission of 2€
is charged.
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