{"id":69129,"date":"2025-09-04T12:26:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T10:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/villa-balbianello\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T17:16:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:16:46","slug":"villa-balbianello","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/villa-balbianello\/","title":{"rendered":"Villa Balbianello, Lake Como&#8217;s jewel: everything you need to know before your visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not sure which villa to visit among Lake Como&#8217;s many pearls?<\/strong> Villa del Balbianello, one of the most emblematic, stands out for its elegance and cinematic history: some of the most famous romantic scenes from <em>Star Wars<\/em> and <em>James Bond<\/em> were filmed here.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"878d8c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #878d8c;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/e2snbbioeko-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Villa Balbianello lake come garden status\" class=\"wp-image-48886 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/e2snbbioeko-jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/e2snbbioeko-jpg-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/e2snbbioeko-512x341.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll guide you step by step to discover Villa Balbianello: opening times, prices, access, ferries, practical advice&#8230; everything you need for an unforgettable getaway.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fiche-lieu has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#7ba0982e\">\n<div 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/villa-balbianello\/#Locations_Star_Wars_and_James_Bond\" >Locations: Star Wars and James Bond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/villa-balbianello\/#Villa_Balbianello_our_must-sees\" >Villa Balbianello: our must-sees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/villa-balbianello\/#Practical_tips_for_your_visit\" >Practical tips for your visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/villa-balbianello\/#Our_opinion\" >Our opinion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/villa-balbianello\/#Where_is_Villa_Balbianello\" >Where is Villa Balbianello?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-default has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b382a81b3e78a5d094b777301118a726\" style=\"background-color:#7ba098\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_and_tickets_Villa_del_Balbianello\"><\/span><strong>Visit and tickets: Villa del Balbianello<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-fond-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-622252b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address and access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villa del Balbianello, on the Lavedo peninsula, Lenno, Lake Como (Lombardy, Italy).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>On foot<\/strong>: from the village of Lenno, it&#8217;s a 20-minute walk to some attractive viewpoints.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong> Cab boat <\/strong>: \u20ac6 one way and \u20ac9 return, arriving at the villa&#8217;s private pontoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tickets<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/tremezzo-italie-l144420\/tremezzina-villa-del-balbianello-parc-seulement-t444485\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=VillaBalbianello\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/tremezzo-italie-l144420\/tremezzina-villa-del-balbianello-parc-seulement-t444485\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=VillaBalbianello\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book your tickets online <\/a><strong>and in advance<\/strong>, as the Villa is not open every day, and tickets for the current month are usually already sold out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interior of the villa can only be visited with an English or Italian guide (45-minute tour).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/tremezzo-italie-l144420\/tremezzina-villa-del-balbianello-parc-seulement-t444485\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=VillaBalbianello\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/tremezzo-italie-l144420\/tremezzina-villa-del-balbianello-parc-seulement-t444485\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=VillaBalbianello\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Ticket for Villa Balbianello<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"921553\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"villabalbianello\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gardens can be visited without a guide. If you&#8217;re in a hurry, we advise you to visit the gardens first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adults: \u20ac14 &#8211; children (6-18) \u20ac11 &#8211; under 6 free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"444485\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Villa Del Balbianello\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visiting time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indoor: 45 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden approx. 1 h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where to sleep on Lake Como?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Como: hotel in the historic center <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-firenze-como.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Albergo Frirenze<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Como: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/bello-lake-como-suites.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-end with jacuzzi<\/a><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/bello-lake-como-suites.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bello! Lake Como Suites &#8211; <\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_Villa_Balbianello\"><\/span>Visit Villa Balbianello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perched on a wooded promontory on Lake Como, <strong>Villa Balbianello<\/strong>, an elegant 18th\u1d49 century house, is today managed by FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano), a foundation dedicated to the preservation of Italian heritage. Formerly a Franciscan convent, then a refined residence, it combines history, art and nature in an enchanting setting.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the moment you arrive, you&#8217;ll be enveloped in a romantic atmosphere. The garden, adorned with statues and majestic cedars, and the loggia offer breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7f8f8c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7f8f8c;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tyjhsotnz98-1-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Villa Balbianello lake come\" class=\"wp-image-48891 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tyjhsotnz98-1-jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tyjhsotnz98-1-jpg-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tyjhsotnz98-1-512x341.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locations_Star_Wars_and_James_Bond\"><\/span>Locations: Star Wars and James Bond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A setting so evocative that it has been used as the backdrop for some famous film scenes!<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/star-wars-lake-como\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Star Wars<\/a><strong>(Padm\u00e9 and Anakin<\/strong>): Episode 2 Attack of the Clones &#8211; 2002): The villa served as the filming location for the wedding between Anakin (played by <meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>Hayden Christensen) and Padm\u00e9 (played by <meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>Natalie Portman).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SkHCOxst6XY?si=zFFji-zVz77b8N-v\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>James Bond (Casino Royale &#8211; 2006): Villa Balbianello serves as James Bond&#8217;s private hideaway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IntZFi0yf3E?si=UaAxLWUBcZ3QSfpA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Villa_Balbianello_our_must-sees\"><\/span>Villa <strong>Balbianello<\/strong>: our must-sees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The terraced garden<\/strong>, with its timeless statues, is a haven of peace in which to stroll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Loggia<\/strong>, a privileged vantage point over the lake, a film set and an unforgettable photo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The interior collections<\/strong>, Guido Monzino&#8217;s heritage: furniture, Murano chandeliers, rare antiques, objects from his polar expeditions, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"747957\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #747957;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/o046uiqakc8-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48896 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/o046uiqakc8-jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/o046uiqakc8-jpg-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/o046uiqakc8-512x341.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_for_your_visit\"><\/span>Practical tips for your visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wear comfortable shoes to walk to the villa, and light or windproof clothing depending on the season.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  The taxi-boat is a comfortable alternative to the footpath (ticket to be purchased locally).<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boats from other towns on the lake, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-come-italia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8071\">Como<\/a>, Varenna&#8230;<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book your tickets and time slot<\/strong> online and in advance. We advise you to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/tremezzo-italie-l144420\/tremezzina-villa-del-balbianello-parc-seulement-t444485\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=VillaBalbianello\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/tremezzo-italie-l144420\/tremezzina-villa-del-balbianello-parc-seulement-t444485\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=VillaBalbianello\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Your Guide<\/a> booking site, which offers the possibility of cancelling tickets up to 24 hours before the date of an activity and thus obtaining a full refund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_opinion\"><\/span>Our opinion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fondoambiente.it\/villa-del-balbianello-eng\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fondoambiente.it\/villa-del-balbianello-eng\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villa del Balbianello<\/a><\/strong> is a destination in a class of its own, a rare combination of natural beauty, history, romance and cinema. The full tour (interior + gardens), with preparation (booking, timetable), is ideal for those with a passion for architecture, heritage or romantic scenarios.   <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a must-see villa on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-lac-come\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/visiter-lac-come\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay in Lake Como<\/a>, rated 4.7 \/ 10 on Google.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Villa_Balbianello\"><\/span>Where is Villa Balbianello?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in <strong>Lenno<\/strong>, on the south-western shore of Lake Como, 15 minutes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-bellagio-italia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/visiter-bellagio-italie\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bellagio<\/a>, close to other must-see sites such as Villa Carlotta (opposite Tremezzo) and the charming Comacina Island.  <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you to reach the villa on foot via the slightly uphill path, as the panorama of the lake is sublime.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1P86EnodoGaJmw4_2PLu69LRg3vgufv4&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not sure which villa to visit among Lake Como&#8217;s many pearls? Villa del Balbianello, one of the most emblematic, stands out for its elegance and cinematic history: some of the most famous romantic scenes from Star Wars and James Bond were filmed here. 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