Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Collosseum
The Roman Colloseum is one of the most recognizable structures in the world and is definitely not to be missed.
We arrived mid-day and ended up waiting in a long ticket line. We found out later about the Palatine Hill entrance. I’d recommend checking this out if it will help save up to an hour in line.
The coliseum is as impressive from the outside as expected. Several characters dressed as Roman Gladiators roam around outside with costumes of varying quality. Beware that they will charge you a fee if you want a photo with them (as we soon found out seconds after taking the photo to the bottom right). The inside is interesting to explore and imagine the history that took place at that site. However, we found that there weren’t a lot of exhibits or other historic artifacts on display.
Admission is 11.50 Euros or 15 Euros with Guide Tour. For the price it is worth it to get a guided tour to help provide historic background and point out significant sites.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
L’Olivo
www.capri-palace.com
The restaurant has a magnificent view of the Bay of Naples. My friend Maura and I visited this restaurant almost every night we were on Capri island because it was so comfortable and quaint (not to mention delicious!). Do try the seafood marinara. That’s what I had and I loved it. The bruschetta was delicious too. We had to get used to the harder, drier bread that is more native to Italian bruschetta but after we did we developed a taste for it. Prices were a little high but the food (and wine) was worth it. Service was okay, could of been better, but the staff was friendly so we easily forgave them.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Relais Maresca
www.relaismaresca.com
Not far from the shore of the charming beach of Marina Grande, the Relais Maresca - one of the most ancient structures existing on the island of Capri - has been totally revived, restored and provided with the most modern comforts. Almost all the 27 rooms enjoy an enchanting view on the sea but, above all, together with the richness of the services offered to the customers, they are furnished according to the most refined Mediterranean style, or, better, “Capri style.”
The buttonhole of the hotel is the terrace-solarium on the fourth floor used also as breakfast room, from which it is possible to admire the most fascinating natural sight in continuous motion: the port of Capri. Near the funicolare, from the Taxi and Bus station, but above all from the bathing establishments of Marina Grande, the Relais Maresca is ideal for people who want to discover and live the island of Capri “from the sea.”