Villa del Balbianello of Como, Italy hosts Casino Royale
Villa del Balbianello is a stunning villa located in that has been featured in both Casino Royale and Star Wars II. It was originally built for Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini at the end of the 18th century and its distinctive design makes it one of the most recognizable landmarks on Lake Como. The villa stands atop a steep promontory with breathtaking views that overlook Bellagio from across the lake.
The interior of Villa del Balbianello is equally impressive and features an array of Chinese, African, and Pre-Colombian art objects as well as pieces of furniture from the 1700s. There is even a small museum filled with documents and mementos from the explorer Guido Monzino’s expeditions which adds to its overall charm. Moreover, there is also a pool where visitors can swim and sunbathe.
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In Casino Royale
If you are a James Bond fan, then you will recognize Villa del Balbianello from Casino Royale which was filmed here in 2006. In this movie, Daniel Craig portrays 007 recovering alongside Vesper (Eva Green) at this scenic location while trying to find his way out of trouble before the Swiss banker comes to get the code to transfer money.
In Attack of The Clones
Star Wars fans may also recognize Villa del Balbianello for its appearance in Attack of The Clones where Anakin Skywalker rides into Lake Como with Padme Amidala.
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