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Villa Helios Capri
Capri, Italy · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Baroness Barbara Meta von Salis-Marschlins, the first woman in Switzerland to earn a doctorate, commissioned this house on Capri and came to live here with her partner, Hedwig Kym. German architect Eduard Liman gave the villa crenellated turrets and Moorish arches, turned toward the sun it is named for. In 1917 the estate passed to the parish of Santo Stefano, and the house still supports the island's San Giuseppe rest home while taking guests. Il Giardino cooks from the garden, a short walk from the Piazzetta.
- 9 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: Capri town
- Rooms from 301 sq ft (28 m²)
- Architect: Eduard Liman
About Villa Helios Capri
- Baroness Barbara Meta von Salis-Marschlins, the first Swiss woman to earn a doctorate, commissioned the villa and lived here with her partner, Hedwig Kym.
- German architect Eduard Liman designed the house with crenellated turrets and Moorish arches, a short walk from Capri's Piazzetta, aimed at the sun the villa is named for.
- In 1917 the estate was given to the parish of Santo Stefano, half the income for worship and half for the sick, and the house still supports the San Giuseppe rest home.
- Il Giardino, the villa restaurant, cooks seasonal Capri dishes with produce from the garden, and a chapel with period stained glass remains in the house.
- Entry-level rooms start at 301 sq ft (28 m²).
History
Baroness Barbara Meta von Salis-Marschlins, a Swiss writer and the first woman in Switzerland to earn a doctorate, commissioned Villa Helios on Capri and lived here with her partner, Hedwig Kym. German architect Eduard Liman designed the house, with crenellated turrets and Moorish arches, a short walk from the Piazzetta.
In 1917 the villa was given to the parish of Santo Stefano. The income was split between worship and care of the sick and poor, and that gift began the San Giuseppe rest home, which the house still supports. A chapel with period stained glass remains in the building, and Il Giardino cooks with produce from the garden.
Restaurants and bars
- Il Giardino — Restaurant · Seasonal Capri
- Sun Pool Bar — Poolside · Mediterranean small plates
Experiences
- Exploring the island of Capri — Discovering hidden beaches, timeless piazzas, winding lanes and secret gardens beyond the villa, with starlit dinners and music in the evening.
Amenities
- Mediterranean garden
- Wellness treatments
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