Villa Jovis, Capri

Name: Villa Jovis
Address: Via Tiberio, Capri, Italy
Telephone: +39 081 837 0381

#4 among attractions in Capri

Top attraction, Archaeological site, Ruins, Historical place, More...

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Villa Jovis is a Roman palace on Capri, southern Italy, built by emperor Tiberius and completed in AD 27. Tiberius ruled mainly from there until his death in AD 37. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°33'30"N, 14°15'47"E

Address

Via TiberioCapri Italy

Contact

+39 081 837 0381

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Villa Jovis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grotta di Matromania, Gardens of Augustus, Piazza Umberto I, Faraglioni.

0.7 miSW
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta di Matromania, Capri
19 min walk • Nestled on the rugged coastline of Capri, Italy, the Grotta di Matromania is a hidden gem steeped in history and shrouded in mystery. This ancient cave, also known as the Grotto of the Matromania or Matrimonio, is a must-visit for those intrigued by the island's rich...
1.3 miSW
Park
Gardens of Augustus, Capri
34 min walk • The Gardens of Augustus, originally known by the name of Krupp Gardens, are botanical gardens on the island of Capri, Campania, Italy. The gardens were established by the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp in the early twentieth century to build his mansion in Capri.
1.2 miSW
Square
Piazza Umberto I, Capri
31 min walk • Piazza Umberto I 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.
1.3 miSW
Famous rock formations in the ocean
Faraglioni, Capri
34 min walk • In Italian, faraglioni are stacks, a coastal and oceanic rock formation eroded by waves. The word may be derived from the Greek pháros or Latin pharus and is cognate with the Spanish farallón.
1.2 miSW
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Certosa di San Giacomo, Capri
31 min walk • Certosa di San Giacomo was a Carthusian monastery, founded in 1363 by Giacomo Arcucci on the island of Capri, Campania, southern Italy. It is now a museum and is used for cultural events.
0.4 miS
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta Bianca, Capri
11 min walk • The Grotta Bianca is a sea cave located on the island of Capri, Italy. It derives its name from white incrustations of calcareous matter upon its sides, and from clusters of white stalactites which hang from the roof and fringe the entrance.
1.2 miSW
Church
Santo Stefano, Capri
30 min walk • Santo Stefano is a Catholic church and former cathedral on the island of Capri, Italy. Dedicated to Saint Stephen, it is the principal house of worship in the town of Capri. The religious complex was built around the Piazza Umberto I square in the seventeenth century. The archbishop's palace is now used as the town hall.
~860 ftNW
Historical place
Villa Lysis, Capri
5 min walk • Villa Lysis is a villa on Capri built by industrialist and poet Jacques d'Adelswärd-Fersen in 1905. "Dedicated to the youth of love", it was Fersen's self-chosen exile from France after a sex scandal involving Parisian schoolboys and nude tableaux vivants.
1.2 miW
Harbor
Marina Grande, Capri
31 min walk • Marina Grande is the main port of the island of Capri in Italy, to the north of the main town of Capri and at the foot of Mount Solaro.
~180 ftNW
Church
Santa Maria del Soccorso, Capri
1 min walk • Santa Maria del Soccorso is a church located within the archaeological site of Villa Jovis, on the island of Capri, Italy. It is situated on the summit of the Lo Capo hill at the eastern extremity of the island. The chapel-like church, was constructed ca. 1610.
1.3 miSW
Monuments and statues
Via Krupp, Capri
34 min walk • Via Krupp is a historic hairpin turn paved footpath on the island of Capri, connecting the Charterhouse of San Giacomo and the Gardens of Augustus area with Marina Piccola.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Villa Jovis open?

Villa Jovis is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 4 pm - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 8 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Villa Jovis?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria del Soccorso, Capri (1 min walk), Villa Lysis, Capri (5 min walk), Grotta Bianca, Capri (11 min walk), Arco Naturale, Capri (17 min walk).

How to get to Villa Jovis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa Jovis:

Train

Capri (31 min walk)

Bus

S.Constanzo (32 min walk)
Marina Grande (32 min walk)