Phoenician staircase

It is a long, steep stone staircase that joins the town of Capri with the town of Anacapri. It was probably built by Greek settlers, while scholars now consider the Phoenician hypothesis unlikely.

For many centuries, until the inauguration of the carriageway, the road was the only access route to Anacapri, which is about 300 meters above sea level and is still served only by a couple of landing places, both of which are very uncomfortable. The stairway allowed those who landed on the island to reach Anacapri near the Capri port of Marina Grande.

It was also used to transport the building materials used in the construction of Anacapri's homes. The Scala Fenicia has been able to enjoy excellent restoration in recent times and is now included in all the island's landscape itineraries, partly because it ends near Axel Munthe's Villa San Michele in Anacapri, also a must-see on all organized tours of the azure island.