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Villa Jovis - Tiberio  Villa Jovis is the largest of the twelve Roman villas mentioned by Tacitus in the Annals. It was from here that Tiberius decreed the fate of the Empire from 27 to 37 A.D. In 1938, archaeologist Amedeo Maiuri exposed its massive structure, which covers a surface area of approx. 7,000 sq. m. on terracing made out of, and adapted to, the mountain's rocky, rugged nature. In the centre of the main nucleus there are four large intercommunicating cisterns dug into the rock and covered by vaults to collect rainwater. The various lodgings are laid out all around: to the north the imperial lodgings; to the west the servants quarters and facilities; to the south the baths area and to the east the great apsed hall Some distance away from the villa complex stands the Lighthouse, which served as a tower for passing signals to the mainland. How to get there: From Piazza Umberto I, take Via Le Botteghe, Via Fuorlovado, Via Croce and Via Tiberio, or, once again starting in Piazza Umberto I, take Via Longano, Via Sopramonte and Via Tiberio (45 mins.). For information about the visiting hours and admission ticket, please, go to the "Museums and Archaeological Sites "section. |
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