Augustus Gardens, Capri, Italy

The Gardens of Augustus, originally known by the name of Krupp Gardens, are botanical gardens on the island of Capri. The gardens were established by the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp in the early twentieth century to build his mansion in Capri.

The gardens, designed in terraces overlooking the sea, can be considered a testament to the rich flora of the island of Capri, with various ornamental plants and flowers such as geraniums, dahlias and brooms.

In the gardens there is a monument to Vladimir Lenin, one of the few of its kind in Italy, created in 1968, after the approval of a municipal resolution, by the Italian sculptor Giacomo Manzu to which the Soviet Embassy in Italy commissioned the work. The monument, consisting of several 5 meter high blocks of marble, is located in the gardens in front of the house of the Russian writer Maxim Gorky, who hosted Lenin there in 1908.

From the Gardens of Augustus one can get a 180-degree panoramic of the island of Capri because one can see Mount Solaro, the bay of Marina Piccola, and the Faraglioni.

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C Z (6 months ago)
The garden is not large, but it has a great location. The ticket price is also affordable. There is no longer a staffed ticket booth; instead, there are two machines: one for card payments and one for cash.

Jorge Acosta (6 months ago)
Nice views of the coast along this walk. I would definitely start at the location of the gardens and work your way East. The path is relatively smooth but you have dome steps.

Ra Ra (7 months ago)
Extraordinary views of the coastline. Small, filled with citrus and hibiscus, and absolutely worth a visit. Easily the best place we visited on Capri. Restrooms run by a private body are further down the road from the garden. A €1 charge applies. Don't miss dropping into Carthusia's main perfumery just a few feet down the road.

Razvan S (7 months ago)
Small garden, donated to the town of Capri at the beginning of the 20th century, is very clean and well maintained. The panoramic views from the top are amazing. There is a fee of 2.5 euros per person to enter.

Sudip Ray (8 months ago)
This garden is one of the must view places in Capri Island sightseeing. It's famous for it's various view points to the island. Initially it was known for Krupp Gardens and was established by German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp. Entry ticket is very nominal 2.50€ per person and has the facility of washroom. It has also benches for resting. You won't be disappointed after visiting this beautiful place.

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