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Villa San MichelevsVilla Jovis
Both are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Villa San Michele is the choice of most writers compared to Villa Jovis. Villa San Michele is ranked #1 in Capri with accolades from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Villa San Michele
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Viale Axel Munthe, 34, 80071 Anacapri, Island of Capri
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Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The panoramic view of Capri and Marina Grande, Monte Tiberio and the Faraglioni is superb." Full review
Afar Magazine "This 20th-century mansion, now a museum with magnificent gardens, sits almost 1000 feet above the sea and offers unbelievable views over Capri and toward Naples and Mount Vesuvius. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The former home of Swedish doctor, psychiatrist and animal-rights advocate Axel Munthe, San Michele di Axel Munthe should be included on every visitor’s itinerary." Full review
Villa Jovis Lonely Planet Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Frommer's
Via Tiberio, Capri, Island of Capri
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Villa Jovis was the largest and most sumptuous of 12 Roman villas commissioned by Roman Emperor Tiberius (AD14–37) on Capri, and his main island residence." Full review
Afar Magazine "Interested in a little ancient history between beaches and cocktails and shoe-shopping in Capri? Head to Villa Jovis." Full review
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Check to make sure the villa is open before you take the 45-minute uphill climb from La Piazzetta; it can have capricious hours.
Fodor's "The villa of the emperor Tiberius is riveted to the towering Rocca di Capri like an eagle's nest overlooking the strait separating Capri from Punta Campanella." Full review
Frommer's "the most sumptuous and best preserved of the 12 villas built by Roman emperors. " Full review
