- Touch the sphynx and make a wish
- Wander the gorgeous Mediterranean garden
- Admire the collection of precious antiques in the villa's museum
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After the Grotta Azzurra, the Museum-House of Villa San Michele is Anacapri's most visited tourist attraction. The villa dates back to the late 19th century, when the Swedish physician, writer and recreational archaeologist, Axel Munthe, adjudicated the site, previously occupied by an ancient roman construction, the perfect place where to build a house in which to display his collection of relics and classical artefacts.
Hours | |
January and February | Closed |
March | 9 am to 4:30 pm |
April | 9 am to 5 pm |
May-September | 9 am to 6 pm |
October | 9 am to 5 pm |
November and December | 9 am to 3:30 pm - Closed on Tuesday - Monday 25 December 9.00-13.30 |
Tickets | |
Full-price ticket | 10 euros |
Youth and students | 6 euros |
Children age 10 and under | Free |
School groups | 4 euros |
Whilst admiring the many fascinating exhibits on display in the museum, visitors are likely to linger longest before the head of the Medusa, the bust of Emperor Tiberius and the magnificent Egyptian sphinx.
Villa San Michele's beautiful Mediterranean gardens are an integral part of the Museum. This is where both the remains of the ancient Roman villa and the little Medieval Chapel, this latter restored by Munthe in person, can be seen. From its position on the north-eastern slopes of Anacapri, some 327 meters above sea level, Villa San Michele boasts a privileged view point, gazing out across the entire Bay of Naples.
Villa San Michele is open year round.
Guest reviews
Make sure you allow time to enjoy
17 September 2024
This is absolutely amazing and the only reason I didn’t rate it 5 is I was upset with the guy that we spoke to. We asked him if we could see everyt... more »
It's easy to see why Villa San Michele is one of the top attractions on Capri
22 August 2024
It's easy to see why Villa San Michele is one of the top attractions on Capri. Located a short flat stroll outside of Anacapri along Via Capod... more »
Great time
30 July 2024
We had a great time there visiting with kids. The garden is beautiful! Well worth spending the money and time. It is easy to walk around with toddl... more »
Holidays
2 June 2024
Amazing place to visit. You must read the autobiography of Axel Munthe's life to appreciate his life and the times spent on Capri. more »
Location
Villa San Michele is located just a few meters from Piazza Vittoria, central square of Anacapri, at the end of a characteristic shopping street and enjoying breathtaking cliff edge views over Capri.
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