Villa San Michele

8/10

What the experts agree on

Axel Munthe's clifftop mansion offers jaw-dropping views of Capri, Naples, and Mount Vesuvius from nearly 1000 feet up. The gardens and personal collections reveal a fascinating life devoted to medicine, animals, and art.

4 expert reviews

“The panoramic view of Capri and Marina Grande, Monte Tiberio and the Faraglioni is superb.”

– Michelin Guide

Afar Magazine 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 Planet Lonely Planet
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"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
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Go to Villa San Michele, at the top of Anacapri town, for classic architecture, extraordinary sculptures, and that view of the gulf and rugged coastline"
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