Villa Damecuta
From what has been recovered from recent excavations at Damecuta, the presence of fragments of columns made of pure Greek marble attest that the villa built by Tiberius on the northern side of the Isle of Capri was rich in marble floors, stucco work, decorations and some valuable artwork.
Well-preserved is the belvedere quarter with a layout similar to the imperial loggia of Villa Jovis.The most unique quarter is under the medieval tower. It is an alcove (cubiculum) preceded by a vestibule and a small terrace with a breathtaking belvedere. The ash found on the walls of the loggia is evidence that the villa was damaged by the terrible 79 A.D. eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Currently, the ruins of Villa Damecuta, which can be visited along with the other imperial residences included in the itinerary dedicated to Tiberius' residences, are nestled in a lovely pine forest.
