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Villa Jovis

Villa Jovis, perched atop the cliffs of Capri, is a majestic Roman palace and testament to imperial extravagance. This enigmatic secluded retreat, chosen by Emperor Tiberius, is characterized by hidden grottoes and secret escape routes.
Villa Jovis
Ruins of Villa Jovis on Capri Island
Ruins of Villa Jovis on Capri Island
Ruins of Villa Jovis on Capri Island
Ruins of Villa Jovis on Capri Island
Ruins of Villa Jovis on Capri Island
Ruins of Villa Jovis on Capri Island
View from Villa Jovis, Capri Island
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  • Discover the 1st-century Villa Jovis ruins, discovering how Emperor Tiberius used this secluded place to govern the Roman Empire with an audio guide.

  • Visit "Tiberius's Leap" at the avenue's end, where, per legend, Emperor Tiberius punished people who didn't obey him by pushing them off a cliff.

  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples and the surrounding coastline as you explore the living quarters, reception halls, and centuries-old kitchens.

  • Fun Fact: Tiberius spent his final years at Villa Jovis, effectively ruling the empire from this remote location, which earned him the nickname "The Capri Emperor."

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  • Discover the 1st-century Villa Jovis ruins, discovering how Emperor Tiberius used this secluded place to govern the Roman Empire with an audio guide.

  • Visit "Tiberius's Leap" at the avenue's end, where, per legend, Emperor Tiberius punished people who didn't obey him by pushing them off a cliff.

  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples and the surrounding coastline as you explore the living quarters, reception halls, and centuries-old kitchens.

  • Fun Fact: Tiberius spent his final years at Villa Jovis, effectively ruling the empire from this remote location, which earned him the nickname "The Capri Emperor."

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Boat entering the Blue Grotto in Capri\View of the Villa Jovis in Capri
Boat entering the Blue Grotto in Capri
Capri Blue Grotto - Sea Caves in Italy
Ruins of Villa Jovis on Capri Island
Ruins of Villa Jovis on Capri Island
Grotta Azzurra - Blue Grotto in Capri
Ruins of Villa Jovis on Capri Island
Flexible duration
Mobile Ticket
Audio Guide
  • At the Blue Grotto, enjoy watching sunlight shine into the cave, illuminating the white sand sea bottom with a magical glow.

  • Lie on your back in the boat as you float beneath the meter-high cave ceiling, drifting through 60 meters of this enchanting wonder.

  • Delve into the remnants of Villa Jovis on Capri Island, which trace their origins to the 1st century, with an informative audio guide.

  • Swing by the "Tiberius's Leap" at the end of the avenue, where legend has it that Emperor Tiberius would punish those who defied him by pushing them off a cliff.

  • Fun fact: Built at an elevation of about 330 meters (1,080 feet) above sea level, Villa Jovis provided Tiberius with a secure retreat from potential threats, both internal and external.

More details

  • At the Blue Grotto, enjoy watching sunlight shine into the cave, illuminating the white sand sea bottom with a magical glow.

  • Lie on your back in the boat as you float beneath the meter-high cave ceiling, drifting through 60 meters of this enchanting wonder.

  • Delve into the remnants of Villa Jovis on Capri Island, which trace their origins to the 1st century, with an informative audio guide.

  • Swing by the "Tiberius's Leap" at the end of the avenue, where legend has it that Emperor Tiberius would punish those who defied him by pushing them off a cliff.

  • Fun fact: Built at an elevation of about 330 meters (1,080 feet) above sea level, Villa Jovis provided Tiberius with a secure retreat from potential threats, both internal and external.

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