Villa San Michele, Anacapri

Name: Villa San Michele
Address: Viale Axel Munthe 34, Anacapri, 80071, Italy
Telephone: +39 081 837 1401

#3 among attractions in Anacapri

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Facts and practical information

The Villa San Michele was built about the end of the 19th century on the isle of Capri, Italy, by the Swedish physician and author Axel Munthe. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 40°33'26"N, 14°13'31"E

Address

Viale Axel Munthe 34Anacapri 80071 Italy

Contact

+39 081 837 1401

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Day trips

Villa San Michele – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blue Grotto, Gardens of Augustus, Piazza Umberto I, Marina Piccola.

1 miW
Picturesque cave with rowboat tours
Blue Grotto, Anacapri
27 min walk • Nestled on the coast of the island of Capri lies the enchanting Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), a sea cave that captivates visitors with its surreal azure glow. Located near the city of Anacapri, Italy, this natural wonder is accessible by boat, offering a magical...
1.2 miSE
Park
Gardens of Augustus, Capri
31 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 miSE
Square
Piazza Umberto I, Capri
26 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 miSE
Body of water, Beach, Outdoor activities
Marina Piccola, Capri
25 min walk • Marina Piccola is located on the southern side of the island of Capri. It is near the Faraglioni sea stacks to the southeast. The Via Krupp is a historic switchback paved footpath which connect the Charterhouse of San Giacomo and the Gardens of Augustus area with Marina Piccola.
1.2 miSE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Certosa di San Giacomo, Capri
32 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.
0.7 miSE
Cemetery
Cimitero Acattolico, Capri
17 min walk • Cimitero acattolico di Capri is a non-Catholic cemetery on the island of Capri. Established in 1878 by Englishman George Hayward, it contains 204 graves from a total of 21 different nations.
1.1 miSE
Church
Santo Stefano, Capri
27 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.
0.5 miS
Mountain with views and an old fortress
Monte Solaro, Anacapri
13 min walk • Monte Solaro is a mountain on the island of Capri in Campania, Italy. With an elevation of 589 m, its peak is the highest point of Capri.
~710 ftSE
Forts and castles, Historical place, Archaeological site
Castello Barbarossa, Anacapri
4 min walk • Castello Barbarossa is an archaeological ruin and ornithological station in Anacapri, on the island of Capri, Italy. It is named after the former corsair and Ottoman Kapudan Pasha Hayreddin Barbarossa, who stormed it in 1535 and destroyed it in 1544.
0.8 miE
Harbor
Marina Grande, Capri
21 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.
0.5 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Chiesa di Santa Sofia, Anacapri
13 min walk • Santa Sofia is a Roman catholic church located in the Piazza of Anacapri, on the island of Capri, Italy. It dates to 1596 when it replaced Chiesa di Santa Maria di Costantinopoli as the parish church. Some of the building materials and fittings, such as the sacristy and oratorio, were originally in the Chiesa di San Carlo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa San Michele?

Nearby attractions include Villa San Michele di Axel Munthe, Anacapri (1 min walk), Castello Barbarossa, Anacapri (4 min walk), Casa Rossa, Anacapri (10 min walk), Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, Anacapri (11 min walk).

How to get to Villa San Michele by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa San Michele:

Bus

Piazza della Pace (9 min walk)
Marina Grande (18 min walk)

Train

Marina Grande (19 min walk)
Capri (26 min walk)