The Gardens of Augustus are a series of terraced flowerbeds clinging to the southern cliffs of Capri town, with what is arguably the most photographed view on the island: the Faraglioni — three limestone sea stacks rising from the water below — framed by Mediterranean vegetation. The terrace at the lowest level is directly above the Via Krupp, the zigzag road carved into the cliff by the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp at the turn of the 20th century.
The gardens are well maintained and fragrant with bougainvillea, jasmine, and roses depending on the season. Entry is cheap and the experience is genuinely lovely even in high summer when the more famous sights are overwhelming. The walk from the Piazzetta takes about five minutes.