It is one of twelve Roman villas built by Emperor Tiberius on the island of Capri. The villa is one of the few Roman ruins still preserved on the island, and the area surrounding the villa was fortified in the Middle Ages by building a huge stone watchtower around it. This watchtower is one of the most well-preserved buildings throughout the ages. Surrounded by the fortified villa, there are beautiful natural spaces where tall trees and wild plants grow. In the vicinity of the villa at the top of the hill there is a local restaurant overlooking the sea directly.