Villa del Balbianello

Villa · Como

Villa del Balbianello

Villa · Como

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22016 Tremezzina, Province of Como, Italy

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Nestled on a picturesque peninsula in Lake Como, this enchanting 12th-century villa is a cinematic gem, famed for its stunning views, lush gardens, and dreamy wedding vibes.  

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"A picturesque resort destination known for its stunning lakeside views and romantic ambiance."

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"Known as the Xanadu of Lake Como, this villa offers stunning views and gardens. Open to the public except between early January and mid-March."

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"Known for its stunning scenery and luxurious villas, it's a popular destination for fairy tale weddings."

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"Located on a peninsula in Tremezzina, Villa del Balbianello is a famous 18th-century complex recognized from movies like James Bond and Star Wars."

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Roman Gudkov

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A nice villa to visit. We only had park tickets, not sure how interested the villa is inside. Beautiful garden, very well looked after. Getting tickets in advance is recommended, otherwise you'd be waiting in a queue in the heat

Megan Larkin

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absolutely magical place with incredible views of the lake in all directions. The gardens were gorgeous and all you really needed out of it, to view just the gardens was €14, to also go inside the villa was €25 but it looked pretty small and not worth it, you could see almost everything from the outside and it seemed like just paying twice the price for 1 balcony photo opportunity, which had a massive queue. They also have student discount, so was only €11 euros for us! :) (ps if you're looking for the star wars scene location it's in the gardens not the villa so no need to pay extra for that! )

David Hilbert

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Beautiful villa with stunning views and photo opportunities. A must visit. Be prepared for a long walk to the villa though which in the humid makes you very sweaty! We caught boat taxi back but wasn’t cheap at €6 each for literally 5 min journey.

David Adler

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Quite a steep climb to get there unless you go by boat, which is not always possible. Guided tour was informative but a little rushed. Also overhearing different tour guides made me realise the details given do vary. Some people hog the iconic areas where film scenes were made. It needs more monitoring. The decor inside and out was immaculate.

Peter Kerrison

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A stunning villa overlooking the lake with beautiful terraced gardens. Location for some iconic movies, be patient when seeking that magic photo, lots of people want the same snap!

Jessica Reinsma

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We visited 2 Gardens while visiting lake Como. Villa Del Balbianello was definitely a highlight out of the 2 of them. The gardens are absolutely stunning. We had 1030am tickets. It was not too crowded when we arrived but did get busier while we were there. I feel this is a good time to visit. We visited in Summer. It’s a 15-20min walk to get there from the parking. I’d recommend the boat during summer so that you can avoid the walk in the heat! 🥵

Jude Moore

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Hands down the most stunning place on Earth. The guided tour is definitely worth it as you get all the background info behind the Villa and the people who contributed to it. As well as a very interesting tour of the interior rooms.

Samuel Fujak

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This was the most beautiful villa I have ever seen in my life. OK, I didn't see much villas in my life, but this was really something. Everything was so beautiful there, views, trees, flowers, gras, people. Amazing and a must for everybody visiting area of Lake Como.