Naples and Campania Sights

Villa Jovis

Villa Jovis Review

From Capri Town, the 45-minute hike east to Villa Jovis, the grandest of those built by Tiberius, is strenuous but rewarding. Follow the signs for Villa Jovis, taking Via Le Botteghe from the Piazzetta, then continuing along Via Croce and Via Tiberio. At the end of a lane that climbs the steep hill, with pretty views all the way, you come to the precipice over which the emperor reputedly disposed of the victims of his perverse attentions. From a natural terrace above, near a chapel, are spectacular views of the entire Bay of Naples and, on clear days, part of the Gulf of Salerno. Here starts the footpath around the somewhat neglected ruins of Tiberius's palace. Allow 45 minutes each way for the walk alone.

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  • Address: Via A. Maiuri, Capri, 80073 | Map It
  • Phone: 081/8374549
  • Cost: €2
  • Hours: Feb.-Oct., daily 9-1 hr before sunset; Nov.-Jan., daily 9-3:15
  • Location: Capri

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