Villa Damecuta
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Saturday, December 9, 2017 10:11:40 AM
The villa, located in Anacapri 150 meters from sea level in the north-west of the island, was discovered as a result of the excavations, by Amedeo Maiuriin the first 40 years after the fund was donated to the community by the famous writer Axel Munthe. Built in the early imperial period between 27BC and 68AD is largely underground and was the victim of abandonment and changes until the end of the Middle Ages and finally Bourbon. A few meters from the excavations you can see a fortified tower lookout known as the Tower of Damecuta.
How to get there
From the town of Anacapri:
Bus Staiano, terminal Viale De Tommaso (10min.);
Taxi from Victoria Square (5min.);
On foot, reach Via Pagliaro and continue on Via Tuoro and finally take Via Amedeo Maiuri (30min.) Just over 3km.
Visiting hours
Visiting hours
from 10.00 to 13.00andfrom 15.00 to 19.00
Closed on Monday
Free admission
Last updated Monday, December 11, 2017 10:07:55 AM