Fortino di Bruto
Fortino di Bruto is a ruin in Anacapri, Metropolitan Naples, Campania. Fortino di Bruto is situated nearby to the peak Monte Solaro, as well as near the church Santa Maria a Cetrella.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Monte Solaro and Santa Maria a Cetrella.
Monte Solaro
Peak
Photo: Tango7174, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Monte Solaro is a mountain on the island of Capri in Campania, Italy. With an elevation of 589 m, its peak is the highest point of Capri. It contains the "Fortino di Bruto", a blockhouse which was used in battles between Britain and France in the early 19th century.
Santa Maria a Cetrella
Church
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Santa Maria a Cetrella is a Franciscan chapel and hermitage in Anacapri, Capri, Italy. Referred to as "Capri's most otherworldly church", it contains a Madonna statue which is venerated by pilgrims, including Rainer Maria Rilke. Santa Maria a Cetrella is situated 560 metres northeast of Fortino di Bruto.
Grotta Verde
Cave
Photo: Moroder, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Grotta Verde is a sea cave located on the island of Capri, southern Italy. Near it, the coast is rugged, being fully exposed to sirocco gales. As wear and tear of the rocks is very rapid, former water line marks are not likely to be well preserved. Grotta Verde is situated 700 metres south of Fortino di Bruto.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Capri.
Capri
Photo: Paolostefano1412, CC BY 3.0.
The small Italian island of Capri is 5 km from the mainland in the Bay of Naples, a celebrated beauty spot and coastal resort since the days of the Roman Republic until now. It is also part of Campania.
Fortino di Bruto
- Type: Ruin
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Anacapri, Metropolitan Naples, Campania, Southern Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
40.54518° or 40° 32′ 43″ northLongitude
14.22326° or 14° 13′ 24″ eastOpen location code
8FGPG6WF+38GeoNames ID
12382230
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