Certosa di San Giacomo

HISTORY

The Certosa was built between 1371 and 1373 on land donated by Queen Joanna I of Naples. For centuries it housed the Carthusian order of monastics, who lived in seclusion here until 1808.  That year the Franco-Neapolitan troops of Joachim Murat arrived in Capri and defeated the British garrison hosted on the island, confiscating all of the possessions and privileges of the monks. In 1815 the building was used as a barracks before later becoming a hospice. It wasn’t until 1927 that the first work was carried out to restore its original 14th century structures.

VISITING THE CERTOSA 

Be amazed by the beauty of a typical example of Mediterranean architecture. Walk through the 14th century cloister, the Chiostro piccolo, and the majestic Chiostro grande. Take a look at the Giardino del Priore, a garden rich in spices and medicinal plants, grown according to the ancient rules of the Carthusian apothecaries. The magnificent Certosa is also a venue for international exhibitions, conferences, concerts and cultural events, hosted against the backdrop of one of Capri’s most historical sites.

It is difficult to resist the charm of the Certosa di San Giacomo in Capri. Contact us to organise your visit.