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Villa San Michele

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  • Viale Axel Munthe - Anacapri
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Villa San Michele
Villa San Michele
Villa San Michele
Villa San Michele

  1. Touch the sphynx and make a wish
  2. Wander the gorgeous Mediterranean garden
  3. Admire the collection of precious antiques in the villa's museum
Address
Viale Axel Munthe - Anacapri

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

From 1 December to 28 February: closed on Tuesdays

January and February

9 am to 3:30 pm - last admission at 3 pm

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 - last admission at 3 pm

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

Anđela J

History, Beauty, and Breathtaking Views”

5
Aug 14, 2025
Visiting Villa San Michele in Atrani was an unforgettable experience. Walking through the beautifully maintained gardens while learning about its rich history was truly magical. The park is immaculately kept, and every corner seems to whisper stories from the past, with information available in both Italian and English. The climb involves quite a few steps, and parking isn’t easy to find (if it exists at all — we might have just missed it), but judging by the other tourists we met, everyone seemed to arrive via those steps. The view towards Capri is simply poetic – the island rising from the sea like a dream, bathed in golden light. Almost every spot here is picture-perfect, offering countless opportunities for stunning photos. A truly wonderful experience that blends nature, history, and breathtaking scenery.

The most beautiful garden/park in Italy 🍀

4
Jul 6, 2025
Before visiting Capri&Anacapri we decided to visit the mansion and garden created by Axel Munthe and "prepared" our visit. Outstanding visit, my recommendation: read about the history of the house and its architect/"creator" A.Munthe. So many special things to discover and enjoy. What we didn't like = 1) very expensive entrance ticket 12 Euro pp! 2) extremly expensive caféteria! 3) souvenir shop, seems to be ruled by Swedish people (because of A.Munthe... maybe), 2 Swedish customers received a 8 Euro "present"/book (both bought one book each), when I paid I didn't receive one 😱, when I complained the 2 ladies at the cashdesk had "excuses" and they had fun, laughing out loud ... no 8 Euro book with my 28 Euro book purchase ha ha "not all animals are equal" 🥴
severine c

Villa splendide

5
Jun 29, 2025
Très belle villa avec un jardin magnifique vue époustouflante sur la mer. . Diverses variétés de fleurs plus belles les unes que autres.
adamhattan

A unique boutique museum experience with outstanding views and gardens.

5
Jun 15, 2025
From the outside, I didn't expect much from this museum, but boy was I delighted with our experience. Whilst the history element is present and interesting to a point, the Villa itself and the beauty of the house, gardens and exceptional views are the shining star. Certainly worth the ticket price. It doesn't take long to explore, but it was comfortably quiet, even on a busy day in Capri town, and offered some unique photo opportunities. I'd recommend this to anyone visiting Capri for a quiet and beautiful hour or so.

Map

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.

Viale Axel Munthe - Anacapri

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