The lovely island of Capri, with its rugged landscape and stunning natural sights, is a favourite for visitors. Of course, it isn’t lacking in its man-made wonders. The Certosa di San Giacomo, otherwise known as the Charterhouse of St. Giacomo, is a Carthusian monastery, founded by Giacomo Arcucci in the late 14th century. The prominent structure makes for a beautiful subject in a photograph, nestled in a sea of lush green, with the accompanying blue of the ocean in the distance.

The charterhouse has three main areas: the pharmacy and women’s church, the building for monks, and the last for guests. The larger of the two cloisters has a clear Renaissance structure, while the Chiostro Piccolo boasts Roman marble columns. Today, the monastery has a school, a library, temporary exhibition space and a museum within its walls. The museum features mesmerizing 17th century paintings. Speaking of paintings, art enthusiasts might know that Princess Caroline of Naples and Sicily painted a scene set within the charterhouse, the title translating to “Brothers at the Charterhouse of St. Giacomo”. Bound to be a delight for art and architecture lovers, this last remaining piece of impressive Caprese architecture awaits.