Villa Jovis
Villa Jovis is the name of the main residence built in the 1st century AD by Emperor Tiberius on the island of Capri.
Spread over an area of about 7,000 square meters, it dominates the entire promontory of Monte Tiberio and the basin that descends toward Cesina. The view from the north side encompasses much of the Gulf of Naples, ranging from the Island of Ischia to Punta Campanella, while the side on faces the center of Capri.
Villa Jovis is part of the original complex of 12 imperial residences commissioned by Emperor Tiberius on the island of Capri. Its architectural features recall those of the classical villas of the Roman period, but also those of a small fortress. In 1932, a recovery work capable of truly enhancing the ruins of Villa Jovis and freeing the site from the rubble that had accumulated over the years was put in place.
