Villa Jovis ("Villa of Jupiter ") is a Roman palace on Capri, southern Italy, built by Emperor Tiberius and completed in 27 AD. Tiberius ruled mainly from there until his death in 37 AD. [ 1 ] Villa Jovis is the largest of the twelve Tiberian villas on Capri mentioned by Tacitus.

Discover Villa Jovis, Emperor Tiberius' splendid residence in Capri. Learn about its history, architecture, and the legends surrounding one of the island's most captivating sites.

During the first century A.D., he commissioned 12 villas to be built on the island, including Villa Jovis. This was his largest and most sumptuous villa, covering around 7,000 square meters and dominating the Mount Tiberius promontory and the slope descending to Cesina.

2021年7月20日 · Villa Jovis, meaning the Villa of Jupiter, on the island of Capri (Italy) was the home of the Roman Emperor Tiberius for ten years from 27 AD until his death in 37 AD. Of twelve Tiberian villas on Capri mentioned by Tacitus, Villa Jovis is by far the largest and had a particularly scandalous reputation for debauchery.

2024年10月25日 · Villa Jovis is perched atop Monte Tiberio, offering stunning panoramic views of the island and the Bay of Naples. Accessing this historical site involves a scenic —but somewhat demanding— hike. Visitors typically begin their journey from Capri’s main town, Capri Town, which is about a 45-minute walk to the ruins.

2023年5月27日 · One of the best hikes on Capri Island is to Villa Jovis, where visitors can see the remains of a massive Roman Emperor's villa.

2024年5月27日 · Perched atop the cliffs of the enchanting island of Capri, Italy, lies the sprawling ruins of Villa Jovis—a once-magnificent palace built by the Roman Emperor Tiberius.

Villa Jovis was Tiberius’ main residence, and the most magnificent. It can be considered the first Roman imperial palace and an important testament to 1st-century Roman architecture.

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. This vast complex, now reduced to ruins, famously pandered to the emperor’s supposedly debauched tastes, and included imperial quarters and extensive bathing areas set in dense gardens ...

To visit Villa Jovis, the best preserved of the Emperor's villas, start from the Piazzetta in Capri, walk through the town's medieval center, beneath the vaulted arches of Via Longarno, and along the panoramic Via Sopramonte, with its the views over the roof tops of Capri and the sea, then take Via Tiberius which leads all the way to Villa Jovis.