Founded by the engineer and writer Edwin Cerio, the Centro Caprense Ignazio Cerio, and awarded status as a Moral Institution in 1949, was born from Cerio's desire to promote the historical, natural and artistic importance of Capri, with particular emphasis being given to the defence of the natural beauty of the island.
In addition to a well stocked library, the Centro Caprense Ignazio Cerio houses numerous collections: in one of which there are more than 20.000 naturalistic and archaeological exhibits collected by Ignazio Cerio; a herbarium with over 500 species; a collection of algae compiled by Oronzio Gabriele Costa and a naturalistic collection by Raffaello Bellini. The museum has rooms dedicated to four main areas: palaeontology and geology tracing the principal evolutionary stages of the island; zoology and botany, prehistory and proto history and archaeology.
Capri Island other destinations
Centro Caprense Italy Hotel Collection.
Our unique collection of Italian boutique hotels, small luxury hotels and resorts.
Grand Hotel Quisisana Capri
Grand Hotel Quisisana - Capri Hotels | The Grand Hotel Quisisana is the most prestigious luxury hotel of the island, located in the heart of Capri, just a...
Via Camerelle, 2 - Capri (Napoli)
Punta Tragara Capri
Punta Tragara - Capri Hotels | Hotel Punta Tragara: the bold elegance of Le Corbusier and a view that nobody could ever forget.
Via Tragara, 57 - Capri (Napoli)
Capri Tiberio Palace Hotel & Spa Capri
Capri Tiberio Palace Hotel & Spa - Capri Hotels | Capri Tiberio Palace Hotel & Spa: elegant design combined with the intimate atmosphere of a luxury boutique hotel.
Via Croce, 11/15 - Capri (Napoli)
Casa Morgano Capri
Casa Morgano - Capri Hotels | The Casa Morgano is the smaller twin of the nearby Scalinatella overlooking the sea and the Charterhouse.
Via Tragara, 6 - Capri (Napoli)
La Scalinatella Capri
La Scalinatella - Capri Hotels | La Scalinatella is a charming Italian boutique hotel where to enjoy world class hospitality.
Via Tragara, 8 - Capri (Napoli)
Villa Marina Capri Hotel & Spa Capri
Villa Marina Capri Hotel & Spa - Capri Hotels | Villa Marina Capri Hotel & Spa: luxury and culture in a stylish Capri villa dating back to the early 20th century.
Via Provinciale Marina Grande, 191 - Capri (Napoli)
Ambassador Weber Capri
Ambassador Weber - Capri Hotels | The Ambassador Weber Hotel is a four-star luxury hotel, just steps away from the beach of Marina Piccola.
Via Marina Piccola - Capri (Napoli)
Excelsior Parco Capri
Excelsior Parco - Capri Hotels | A Liberty style villa looking out over the Bay of Naples, an intimate boutique hotel in which to experience the...
Via Provinciale Marina Grande, 179 - Capri (Napoli)
Hotel Flora Capri
Hotel Flora - Capri Hotels | Warm and courteous Mediterranean style hospitality awaits each and every one of Hotel Flora's guests
Via Federico Serena - Capri (Napoli)
La Minerva Capri
La Minerva - Capri Hotels | La Minerva is an elegant 4 star hotel in the historic center of Capri.
Via Occhio Marino, 8 - Capri (Napoli)
La Palma Capri
La Palma - Capri Hotels | Since 1822, Hotel La Palma has been the preferred destination of visitors arriving from all over the world to witness...
Via V. Emanuele, 39 - Capri (Napoli)
Luna Capri
Luna - Capri Hotels | Hotel Luna enjoys an unbeatable location in the heart of Capri, just steps away from the Piazzetta, in lush, cliff...
Viale Matteotti, 3 - Capri (Napoli)
Relais Maresca Capri
Relais Maresca - Capri Hotels | A historic hotel, close to the beach and the harbor of Marina Grande: for over a century people have been falling...
Via Prov. Marina Grande, 284 - Capri (Napoli)
Villa Brunella Capri
Villa Brunella - Capri Hotels | Villa Brunella is a gorgeous boutique hotel set in Mediterranean gardens within meters of the Faraglioni.
Via Tragara, 24 - Capri (Napoli)
Centro Caprense Italy towns in the vicinity
Center of Anacapri
Sauntering through Anacapri, discovering the hidden treasures of the island's second town. The...
Villa San Michele and Monte Solaro
Villa San Michele and Monte Solaro: two of the most panoramic points on the island. From Piazza...
Blue Grotto
First explored by the German painters Kopish and Fries, the Blue Grotto is now famous throughout...
Faraglioni
In addition to becoming a symbol of the island, the Faraglioni rocks undoubtedly represent one of...
