Faraglione di Matermania
Faraglione di Matermania is an islet in Capri, Metropolitan Naples, Campania. Faraglione di Matermania is situated nearby to the cave White Grotto, as well as near Grotta Bianca e Meravigliosa.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include White Grotto and Arco Naturale.
White Grotto
Cave
The Grotta Bianca is a sea cave located on the island of Capri, Italy. It derives its name from white incrustations of calcareous matter upon its sides, and from clusters of white stalactites which hang from the roof and fringe the entrance. White Grotto is situated 190 metres northeast of Faraglione di Matermania.
Arco Naturale
Photo: Kemmsche, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Arco Naturale is a natural arch on the east coast of the island of Capri. Dating from the Paleolithic age, it is the remains of a collapsed grotto. The arch spans 12 m at a height of 18 m above ground and consists of limestone.
Grotta di Matromania
Cave
Photo: 0ne, Two, Three, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Grotta di Matromania is a large, natural cave on the east coast of the island of Capri, Italy. It is located near the Arco Naturale. The cave is approximately 27 m long, 18 m wide, and 18 m high. It is connected with Mithras. Grotta di Matromania is situated 450 metres southwest of Faraglione di Matermania.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Capri and Massa Lubrense.
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.
Massa Lubrense
Photo: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Massa Lubrense is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region of Campania, located about 25 kilometres southeast of Naples. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 13,404 and an area of 19.7 km2.
Faraglione di Matermania
- Type: Islet
- Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Capri, Metropolitan Naples, Campania, Southern Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
40.55138° or 40° 33′ 5″ northLongitude
14.26052° or 14° 15′ 38″ eastOpen location code
8FGPH726+H6OpenStreetMap ID
way 663205828OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Grotta Bianca e Meravigliosa and Grotta di Matermania.
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