Religious sites in Capri

Sacred Sites of Interest

Explore Capri's spiritual heritage through its diverse religious architecture, ranging from the 14th-century Carthusian monastery of Certosa di San Giacomo to the 15th-century Franciscan hermitage of Santa Maria a Cetrella perched on Mount Solaro. These sites highlight the island's historical development, featuring the Baroque influences of Anacapri’s Church of Saint Sophia and smaller shrines like La Crocetta di Cetrella, which mark traditional pilgrimage paths and offer views over the Mediterranean.

Sacred Sites of Interest — Map

A

Hermitage of the Holy Mother of Cetrella

Santa Maria a Cetrella is a Franciscan chapel and hermitage in Anacapri, Capri, Italy.

B

Certosa di San Giacomo

Certosa di San Giacomo was a Carthusian monastery, founded in 1363 by Giacomo Arcucci on the island of Capri, Campania, southern Italy.

C

La Crocetta di Cetrella

Small religious shrine and viewpoint located along the hiking trail leading to Mount Solaro, providing views of the Faraglioni rock formations and the Marina Piccola.

D

San Michele alla Croce

A modest Roman Catholic chapel situated on the eastern side of Capri town, reflecting the island's tradition of rural religious architecture.

E

Church of Saint Sophia

The main parish church of Anacapri, dating back to 1510. It features a notable Baroque facade and an interior with a nave and two aisles, replacing the earlier church of San Costanzo.

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