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( 081 837 29 27; Via Capodimonte 27, Anacapri) Don't be put off by the gaudy yellow
display; this historic shop stocks some of the island's best limoncello . In fact, it was here
that the drink was first concocted (or at least that is the claim). Apparently, the grand-
mother of current owner Vivica made the tot as an after-dinner treat for the guests in her
small guesthouse.
Nowadays, the shop produces some 70,000 bottles each year, as well as lemon and or-
ange chocolates (recommended), lemon marmalade and lemon honey. They also sell a
tasty lemon sorbet (€2) which is two per cent alcohol.
Carthusia I Profumi di Capri
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( 081 837 03 68; Via F Serena 28, Capri Town) Allegedly, Capri's famous floral per-
fume was discovered in 1380 by the Prior of the Certosa di San Giacomo. Caught un-
awares by a royal visit, he arranged a floral display of the island's most beautiful flowers
for the queen. Three days later, he went to change the water in the vase only to discover
that it had acquired a mysterious floral odour. This became the base of the perfume that's
now sold at this smart laboratory outlet.
PERFUME
Capri Naturale
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( 081 837 47 19; Via Capodimonte 15, Anacapri; Apr-Oct) One of the better shops
along touristy Via Capodimonte, Capri Naturale sells a limited range of women's fash-
ions. Expect whisper-thin linen frocks in delphinium blue or dip-dyed lavender and a
small selection of handmade sandals. Everything is made locally and prices are reason-
able, all things considered.
FASHION
Da Costanzo
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( 081 837 80 77; Via Roma 49, Capri Town; Mar-Nov) In 1959 Clarke Gable
stopped off at this tiny, unpretentious shoe shop on the main street to get himself a pair of
handmade leather sandals (to go with the Bermuda shorts he picked up earlier at the fam-
ous La Parissienne). The shop's still going, selling a bewildering range of colourful styles
to a mixed crowd of passers-by and shoe aficionados. Prices start at around €90, which is
a small investment for gleaning a piece of Hollywood history.
SHOES
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