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Villa Balbianello has been recently made very popular for two international movies. in 2002 it was chosen to be the villa of Star Wars Episode II, where the main characters fall in love. In 2006 it was the location set for the movie James Bond Casino Royale.



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What celebrities live in and visit Lake Como? Oodles of A-listers, such as George Clooney, Madonna, Richard Branson, Sylvester Stallone, Gianni Versace, and soccer legend Ronaldinho, own or have owned villas around the shores of Lake Como.

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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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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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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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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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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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