Capri, << KAH pree or kuh PREE >> (pop. 12,400), is an Italian island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, at the entrance of the Gulf of Naples. Its climate and scenery attract thousands of visitors. Capri’s famous Blue Grotto is a wave-cut cave that is filled with a sapphire-blue coloring when the sun shines through its waters.
The island covers about 4 square miles (10 square kilometers). Mount Solaro (1,932 feet, or 589 meters) is the highest point of the island. The capital, also named Capri, lies in the eastern part of the island. The town of Anacapri, in the western portion, is 738 feet (225 meters) above sea level. Products of Capri include wine, olive oil, and fruits.
In Greek mythology, Capri was the home of the lovely maidens called the Sirens, whose music enchanted Odysseus (Ulysses in Latin) and his sailors. The Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius built splendid villas (mansions) on Capri.
