Nestled in the Tyrrhenian Sea of Italy’s stunning Amalfi coast, Capri is just a short ferry ride from nearby seaside cities including Naples and Sorrento. Its relatively easy access and jaw-dropping cliffside vistas make it highly desirable to both locals and tourists alike.

Today you will find waiters in crisp bowties serving aperol spritz to A-listers and designer clothing stores that tauntingly line Via Camerelle. The surrounding sea boasts the idyllic Grotta Azzurra and gently carries its waters onto pebbly beaches around the island’s base. Despite its present-day reputation of being the ultimate vacation hot spot, Capri’s history is intertwined with scandal and intrigue.