Built by the Swedish physician and author Axel Munthe, Villa San Michele is a remarkable place that is as beautiful as it is historically important. Axel built his villa on the ruins of an ancient Chapel dedicated to San Michele, following a series of sketches made on a wall. The physician called this place home for 56 years. The villas gardens offer spectacular views of the Sorrentine Peninsula and Mount Vesuvius. The gardens themselves are a sight of pure beauty, adorned with many ancient relics and statues.

A number of ancient artifacts are represented at this villa. These include fragments of sarcophaguses, busts, Roman paving, marble and columns.

• From Capri, visitors can take the bus to Anacapri. Get off at Piazza Vittoria (the main stop), walk up the steps opposite the bus stop and continue along the little lane to the left.

Bar Cafe Casa Olive:

• Open April - November
• Monday - Thursday 09:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Friday - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Saturday - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Sunday - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Castello Barbarossa:

• Guided tours on demand: April - September
• Guided tours for schools: April - May

• There is no public transport in Capri. Travel by foot or cab to this destination.

• Ristorante La Fenicia Di Catuogno Livio
• Ristorante L'Olivo
• Ristorante Barbarossa

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