Villa Jovis
Monumental remains of the great imperial villa of Tiberius, on the top of Monte Tiberio in the eastern part of the island of Capri.
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About the museum
Villa Jovis stands on the summit of Monte Tiberio, in the eastern part of Capri, and is the largest of the island's Roman villas. It was the residence of the Emperor Tiberius, who governed the empire from there between 26 and 37 AD, and it covers an area of about 7,000 square metres. The complex was enlarged to suit the emperor's needs and included large cisterns beneath the foundations, which collected rainwater for the needs of the residence.
After antiquity the villa fell into abandonment. It was rediscovered in the 18th century under Charles of Bourbon, was cleared of vegetation and restored in 1932 under the direction of the archaeologist Amedeo Maiuri. Since December 2014 the site has been managed by the Ministry of Culture.
Today the visit allows you to walk through the remains of the villa's different levels, with wide views over the Gulf of Naples and the island. The site is part of the Musei e Parchi archeologici di Capri together with the Certosa di San Giacomo and the Casa Rossa.
Highlights
- Remains of Tiberius's imperial residence
- Large cisterns for collecting rainwater
- View over the Gulf of Naples from the top of Monte Tiberio
- Single ticket with the Certosa di San Giacomo and Casa Rossa
Permanent exhibition
- Resti della villa imperiale di Tiberio – Route among the archaeological structures of the great Roman residence, with cisterns and rooms on the various levels.
- Founded
- 27
- Operated by
- Ministero della Cultura – Musei e Parchi archeologici di Capri
- Visitors per year
- approx. 29,038
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €2citizens of the European Union aged 18 to 24 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s. |
| Capri single ticket | €12One admission to Villa Jovis, Certosa di San Giacomo and Casa Rossa; valid for 30 days |
| Musei di Capri Card | €20Unlimited admission to the Certosa di San Giacomo, Villa Jovis and Casa Rossa for 9 months |
Free admission: Museum Sunday (“Domenica al museo”): first Sunday of the month.
Free admission also for the categories provided for by the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The route is on foot, with uphill stretches and an uneven surface; inside there are stairs and unpaved sections. It is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Piazzetta di Capri (funicolare)
Funicular from Marina Grande to the Piazzetta di Capri, then on foot.
From the Piazzetta continue on foot along Via Longano, Via Sopramonte and Via Tiberio; the route is entirely pedestrian and has some uphill stretches (about 45 minutes according to the FAQs, about one hour according to the access page).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Large suitcases and backpacks are not allowed.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Photography | Photography without flash is generally allowed for personal use; tripods, professional equipment and drones require authorisation. |
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| Good to know | Small animals are admitted in suitable carriers. |
