Was Star Wars filmed in Lake Como?

Several scenes on the planet Naboo, including Padmé and Anakin's stay at Varykino Villa, were filmed on the shores of Lake Como, Italy's third largest lake.



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Is George Clooney saying arrivederci to his longtime Lake Como estate? Well, not if you ask him. Rumors have been circulating that the 62-year-old actor is offloading the iconic Villa Oleandra. However, the Ocean's Eleven star recently assured People that any speculation of a sale is false.

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In general, with the exception of the Como area, swimming is possible in most of the lake. But be careful, because swimming in Lake Como is not without risk, mainly for two reasons: the water temperature is generally lower than that of the sea, and if you dive when it is very hot outside, your body may suffer.

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Villa Balbianello, now mostly known to be the Lake Como Star Wars Villa, is one of the most spectacular places on Lake Como, an extraordinary marriage of architecture and nature. Overlooking one of the most beautiful spots on the lake, it was originally a monastery.

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Tunisia has stood in as the desert planet of Tatooine in several Star Wars films, starting with the very first one, 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. The African country was later used in the prequels, including Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005).

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The stunning lake retreat is on Lake Como in northern Italy near the Swiss border. The summer palace is Villa del Balbianello, near the village of Lenno, about 15 miles north of the town of Como on the lake's western shore.

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Planet Ahch-To (Skellig Michael, Ireland) Jedis know Planet Ahch-To as the place where the Jedi Order was founded, the site of the first Jedi Temple, and where Luke Skywalker exiled himself at the end of Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. The Irish know it as Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Add these popular Star Wars shooting locations to your must-visit list
  • Sidi Bouhlel Canyon, Tunisia.
  • Sidi Driss Hotel, Matmata, Tunisia.
  • Chott El Jerid, Tunisia.
  • Palazzo Reale, Naples, Italy.
  • Mount Etna, Sicily.
  • Tikal National Park, Guatemala.
  • Finse, Norway.
  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California.


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Villa Balbianello, Lake Como 2 famous movies were filmed here. James Bond -Casino Royale and Star Wars - Attack of the Clones had scenes filmed here. Villa Balbianello, Lake Como 2 famous movies were filmed here.

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The area around Lake Como has a rich historical heritage. It was a popular retreat for Roman aristocrats and later served as a place of inspiration for writers, poets, and philosophers. The region's history and culture have left their mark on the architecture, art, and traditions of the area.

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