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Evangelica Tedesca

The German Evangelical Church was founded in 1899 by a group of citizens from Frankfurt and financially supported by the German banker Hugo Andreas, who had also promoted the construction of the Church of Sant’Andrea in Marina Piccola. Its foundation dates back to a period when Capri had become an important international meeting place, attracting artists, intellectuals, and travellers from across Europe.

Located along Via Camerelle, just before reaching Via Tragara and its famous viewpoint overlooking the Faraglioni, the church represents a unique example of Transalpine architecture on the island. Unlike traditional Capri churches, characterised by domes and vaulted ceilings, it features sloping roofs and terracotta tiles, reflecting its Northern European origins and Capri’s cosmopolitan spirit. Since 1989, it has belonged to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Italy (CELI) and has become a reference point for the Protestant community and for international visitors wishing to attend religious services.

In addition to its spiritual role, the church hosts numerous cultural initiatives, helping to preserve this small space as a place of encounter, reflection, and dialogue between different cultures.