Fortress / Tower, Anacapri (NA)
40°32′46″ N, 14°12′29″ E
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At a glance
- Type
- Fortress / Tower
- Period
- Middle Ages, 1378
- Coordinates
- 40°32′46″ N, 14°12′29″ E
About
Torre Materita is an ancient medieval tower converted into a villa located in the comune of Anacapri, Capri.
Built in 1378 by monks of the Certosa di San Giacomo to defend the population from the incursions of the Saracens, the villa is located on the road from the town of Anacapri, leads to the lighthouse at Punta Carena. From 1908 to 1943 it was the residence of the Swedish doctor and writer Axel Munthe. Here the senior doctor wrote his famous book: The Story of San Michele.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Torre Materita».
Timeline
- 1378Built
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Getting there
Port3.0 km
Aeroporto di Napoli Capodichino38.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Torre Materita?
Torre Materita is in Anacapri, in the province of Napoli (Campania), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.54600, 14.20800.
How old is Torre Materita?
Wikidata dates it to 1378.
What else is there to see near Torre Materita?
Nearby you’ll find: Villa Damecuta (900 m away), Punta Carena Lighthouse (1.3 km away), Blue Grotto (1.7 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences