The story
Perched above the blue of Capri, Villa Lysis is not a restaurant but a destination that feels like a chapter from a decadent novel. Built in 1904 for the eccentric French count Jacques Fersen, its eclectic neoclassical-Liberty style whispers of a vanished era of artistic exile and hedonism. The city now opens its doors for exhibitions, concerts, and events—a cultural perch with views that demand a pause.
Gambero Rosso calls it “an eclectic neoclassical-Liberty style villa built in 1904 for the eccentric French count Jacques Fersen, now owned by the city of Capri and used for exhibitions, concerts, and events.” No tasting menu here, but the architecture and atmosphere offer their own kind of nourishment. It’s a place to wander, not to dine—and that is precisely its quiet magic.
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Villa Lysis is an eclectic neoclassical-Liberty style villa built in 1904 for the eccentric French count Jacques Fersen, now owned by the city of Capri and used for exhibitions, concerts, and events.
