Blue Grotto

grotto, Capri, Italy

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The Blue Grotto is a sea cave located on the northern shore of the island of Capri, Italy. This limestone island, situated near the southern entrance to the Bay of Naples, has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times. It was a resort for Roman emperors and has seen various rulers throughout the Middle Ages and beyond.12

The Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra) is one of many caves along Capri's coast and is accessible only by boat. Its name comes from the extraordinary blue light within the cave, which is caused by sunlight entering through the water that fills most of its entrance. The island of Capri itself is a popular tourist destination known for its scenery and mild climate.2

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August Kopisch
…rediscovered, with Ernst Fries, the Blue Grotto at Capri, which, though known in Roman times, had been forgotten for centuries. Upon his return to Germany he received a pension from the Prussian crown prince. An injury to his hand ended his career as a painter, and in 1847 he was…
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…rediscovered, with Ernst Fries, the Blue Grotto at Capri, which, though known in Roman times, had been forgotten for centuries. Upon his return to Germany he received a pension from the Prussian crown prince. An injury to his hand ended his career as a painter, and in 1847 he was…
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Island of Capri
…notable of these is the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), rediscovered in 1826 and accessible only by boat. Sunlight entering through the water that fills most of the entrance gives it an extraordinary blue light, whence its name. There are ruins of two medieval castles, the Castello di Barbarossa and the…
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…notable of these is the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), rediscovered in 1826 and accessible only by boat. Sunlight entering through the water that fills most of the entrance gives it an extraordinary blue light, whence its name. There are ruins of two medieval castles, the Castello di Barbarossa and the…
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