 Introduction
This became a tourist must see when visiting Capri. This reputation was only enhanced by the contribution of several 19th century artists. The artists made intricate engravings upon the arch, only adding to its appeal. It became a favorite landmark for travelers in the era of Romanticism.
Various tour group visit this site, as well as nearby Matermania Grotto. Visiting the site is free.
History
Capri itself was once part of the mainland. Geological surveys and archaeological findings confirm this theory. Human presence on the island can be dated back to the Neolithic and the Bronze Age.
An invasion of French troops in January 1806 led to the subsequent British invasion that May. Capri was turned into a powerful naval base and the building program caused heavy damage to many important archaeological sites. Luckily, Arco Naturale was isolated enough to avoid damage. Another kind of invasion, the tourism boom of the 19th century, brought European artists, writers and other celebrities to the area.
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Via Arco Naturale
at the end of Via Matermania
Capri, Italy
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