La Certosa di San Giacomo
La Certosa di San Giacomo
La Certosa di San Giacomo
3.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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This charterhouse or Carthusian Monastery was established in 1371 and built by Giacomo Arcuccio, great chamberlain of the Angevine court.
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3.5
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Stefano E
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We paid €7 each, a beautiful environment with lots of potential. The prior's garden and the plant species deserve a very different condition. Senior over 65 discount denied based on ridiculous deductions by ticket collector. Being told that it is the EU's "fault" as the imposition of free visits during the first week of the month, not even Salvini can afford. Everyone who worked for the opening of the Charterhouse should know about these a la carte "interpretations" by those without qualifications. The decree establishing a supplement of €1 is only Italian.
Overall very nice, it suffers from competition with the more well-known tourist products linked to views and gardens.
Overall very nice, it suffers from competition with the more well-known tourist products linked to views and gardens.
Written 7 September 2023
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Cintia C
6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Mainly empty, the building is interesting and has a charm to it, but there's not much to see here.
Therr are some out of place Diefenbach paintings in a monastery. It's interesting because if you read it up yourself online (there's no description anywhere) Diefenbach referred to the church as the Satan's institute and had his own religious movement.
Therr are some out of place Diefenbach paintings in a monastery. It's interesting because if you read it up yourself online (there's no description anywhere) Diefenbach referred to the church as the Satan's institute and had his own religious movement.
Written 14 August 2023
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Ana L
Navan, Ireland2,682 contributions
Sept 2020
I did not see so many people visiting this place, and I wonder why. Ok, it requires a ticket, but the site is quite nice, even if you don't appreciate that type of painting. This monastery has a beautiful cloister, and gives you nice views over the Faraglioni (though it is better from the gardens).
Written 16 October 2020
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janetwojtkow
66 contributions
Oct 2019
The Certosa is impressive from the higher vantage point of Capri Town but when you actually get down there, there's little of interest. If you're staying in Capri Town, it's worth a pre dinner stroll but not somewhere you would go out of your way to see.
The monastery is huge and highly evocative but has clearly been left to go to rack and ruin, before being revitalised as a local school (suspended ceilings and modern lighting which ruin the atmosphere). Parts are very interesting and there's a permanent art exhibition by a German artist. The main church has some interesting frescoes that have been salvaged and the two courtyards are interesting enough (one needed a serious mowing when we were there!).
Like many places slightly off the beaten track, the best part is getting away from tourists and immersing yourself in the life of the monks 500 years ago.
The monastery is huge and highly evocative but has clearly been left to go to rack and ruin, before being revitalised as a local school (suspended ceilings and modern lighting which ruin the atmosphere). Parts are very interesting and there's a permanent art exhibition by a German artist. The main church has some interesting frescoes that have been salvaged and the two courtyards are interesting enough (one needed a serious mowing when we were there!).
Like many places slightly off the beaten track, the best part is getting away from tourists and immersing yourself in the life of the monks 500 years ago.
Written 7 November 2019
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Kristen J
Tenafly, NJ87 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
We walked here spur of the moment after looking at the posted Capri maps filled with attractions - they make it look gorgeous! It was expensive to enter - 6 euros per person and they failed to mention the gardens were closed for a private event.
I wish we had looked it up on TripAdvisor before paying the money, a complete waste. Peek through the fence at the chapel along the walkway and save your money!
I wish we had looked it up on TripAdvisor before paying the money, a complete waste. Peek through the fence at the chapel along the walkway and save your money!
Written 20 April 2018
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Ter35
East Anglia86 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
If you like modern art you will love this place and give it 5 stars. Art apart the ex monastery is interesting, not stunning. The entrance to the garden is hard to find (not marked), but has a lovely view. But if it's just the view you want rather than pay 4 Euro here, you get a better view from Augustine's garden for 1 Euro
Written 11 October 2014
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windaries
18 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Abandoned and not well kept, personal is really rude, the forced us to leave because of our middle sized dog even though there are no official interdiction sign. Not recommended
Written 27 October 2019
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Rajo0810
United Kingdom66 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Second time we visited. We love this Carthusian monastery, off the beaten track in Capri. A real history lesson however we think the audio guide content could be better organised and some more signage ( Could be very discreet ) should be added on site so that the tour is easier to follow.
Written 19 October 2019
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Jenn M
Halifax, Canada47 contributions
Sept 2019
Nice quiet spot away from the selfie seekers. Good audioguide that tells the interesting history of the building, and some nice gardens and courtyards. The frescos in the chapel are worth a look, and there is a bonus art gallery of works by Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach. About 6 euros for entrance with the audioguide included.
Written 7 October 2019
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nanacake
Fredericksburg, TX213 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
We walked a long way to go to the Certosa di San Giacomo only to find that its hours are constricted. What a disappointment!
Written 13 November 2017
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