Experts' Choice Award Villa Lysis
What the experts agree on
Escape to this Belle Époque villa where a French aristocrat fled a Paris scandal, discovering stunning Marina Grande views and ornate rooms filled with gilded mosaics and Roman treasures.
“The one-time retreat of French poet Jacques d’Adelswärd-Fersen, who came to Capri in 1904 to escape a gay sex scandal in Paris. ”
– Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine "the main reason to visit, beyond the mood of romantic tragedy infusing the site, is the stunning views of the Marina Grande and some of the islands." Full review
Fodor's "Opened to the public in 2003, this legendary villa was originally known as the Villa Fersen, after Baron Jacques d'Adelsward-Fersen, the builder. Fleeing to the island from a scandal..." Full review
