Torre Della Guardia

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The Watchtower is located in the south-west of the island, just above Punta Carena. Completed towards the end of the 15th century, it served as a fortress on this western side against the numerous invasions of the Saracens. Later, it was used by the British and French forces during the Napoleonic wars, precisely for this reason some cannons are still visible today.

Only at the end of the nineteenth century, the property consisting of the tower and barracks, passed into the hands of the Swedish doctor Axel Munthe. The Swedish writer stayed for long periods of his stay in this place which he considered more suitable to study and writing.

Munthe later sold her to the Baroness von Uexkull, a friend and translator of her works into German. This site was also the seat of the centre for studies on the history and culture of the Mediterranean. How to get there: Route 1: Anacapri, from the stop of the “Cimitero” follow Via Migliera, arrived at the Belvedere del Tuono take on the right the path that in 20 minutes will lead to the Torre della Guardia, from here go down the steps to Punta Carena. Duration 1 hour and 30 minutes (comfortable clothing is recommended). Route 2: from the terminus station of Anacapri take Via Nuova del Faro, after a few meters turn left into Via Vecchia del Faro. Continue along Via la Guardia until you reach the Tower.

From here continue on the steps until the tip of the hull.

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