{"id":14829,"date":"2015-07-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeareaguide.com\/italy\/blog\/phoenician-steps-capri\/"},"modified":"2022-09-08T20:40:23","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T20:40:23","slug":"phoenician-steps-capri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeareaguide.com\/italy\/blog\/phoenician-steps-capri\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenician Steps Capri"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nPhoenician Steps Capri<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Scala Fenicia)<\/p>\n

Phoenician Steps Capri<\/strong> begins at\u00a0Marina Grande (main port of the island) and ascends up to the cliff of Capodimonte of Anacapri.\u00a0Up\u00a0until 1877, the Phoenician Steps Capri was the only way people traveled from Marina Grande Capri\u00a0to\u00a0Anacapri.\u00a0According to history,\u00a0construction is\u00a0credited\u00a0to the ancient Greeks. They\u00a0carved the steps out of the rock face. It was used to transport goods up the hill. They also say women would collect fresh water from the\u00a0local spring, and then walk up the steps with the water pitchers on their heads.<\/p>\n

By taking the Phoenician Steps\u00a0from Anacapri and going downhill\u00a0to Marina Grande,\u00a0you will come across\u00a0some of the best views of Marina Grande and the bay of Naples. So, remember to bring\u00a0your\u00a0camera. There are about 900 steps, so be prepared. They are\u00a0a bit rough and quite uneven. You will need\u00a0to watch where you place your foot, as the steps are very old.\u00a0It should take\u00a0about 45 minutes\u00a0to go down the steps.\u00a0Can be a bit dangerous after rain. The steps get a little slippery, so be careful. Halfway down\u00a0the hill, there is a small seventeenth century church. There is\u00a0a bench where can rest. Also a terrific spot to take some pictures.<\/p>\n

Phoenician Steps Capri\u00a0is definitely worth a visit. It is very solitude, as only a few people take advantage of this spectacular spot. As I mentioned earlier, go down\u00a0the stairs (obviously, a lot easier). And then, get a ride on the bus to take you\u00a0back up.\u00a0I would suggest going early in the morning, or late afternoon to avoid the heat. Make sure you are wearing a real good pair of sneakers.\u00a0Please remember to bring water, and just take your time.\u00a0It’s a terrific way for burning all those carbs from all the pizza and pasta you will be eating while visiting Italy. It is a\u00a0little hard on the knees\u00a0and your muscles will ache the next day. However, it is worth it!<\/p>\n

Before you take the trip down the\u00a0Phoenician Steps, you should visit Villa San Michele Capri. It is situated\u00a0at the top of the Phoenician Steps.\u00a0It might be\u00a0one the best spots on the island, with the most incredible views. It is the villa and gardens built by the famous philosopher\/author Axel Munthe (The Story of San Michele).\u00a0It is full of ancient and modern artifacts and all well worth a visit.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

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