Piazza Umberto I (Piazzetta) is the most famous square of the island of Capri, Italy. The square is located in the historic center of Capri, in the eponymous town Capri, on the eastern end of the island, and since Roman times, it has been considered the center of the town and the meeting point of the island by both residents and others. The station of funicular Solaro is nearby the Piazza Azzurra. On the observation deck of Piazzatta, you can view the Marina Grande.

The square was already well developed as the center of local life when, in 1900, it was home to produce markets of vegetables and fish and meat. The square took on a more worldly character only when Raffaele Vuotto opened his bar, the Grand Café Vuotto between 1934 and 1938, arranging the chairs and tables outside. Afterwards, other islanders opened their own businesses, and from that time on, the Piazzetta became the heart of social life on the island.

The main element of the square is the clock tower, which is very often associated with the island of Capri; it may have come the church of Hagia Sophia or a watchtower of the adjacent wall.

As the most lively place on the island of Capri, you can find many restaurants and shops here. The Mediterranean climate makes the island abound in citrus and lemon. So you can find various lemon and citrus products here, such as lemon wine, lemon sugar, lemon soap and so on.

Besides, the path to Giardini di Augusto (another famous sightings of Capri) passes through Piazzetta. A tour in the Piazzetta and a walk to the Gardens of Augustus: it is the most classic of routes for those with little time to visit Capri and want to get a quick idea of ​​what it is like.