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Star Wars and James Bond at Villa del Balbianello in Lenno on Lake Como Italy – Pilot and Me


Villa del Balbianello
Villa del Balbianello

Visiting Villa del Balbianello in Lenno is only a ferry trip or water taxi trip away from  from Como.  As soon as arriving in Lenno stroll over to the group water taxi station to catch a trip to Villa del Barbianello. We waited about 20 minutes for the boat which seats 12 and we had been numbers 13 and 14 so we needed to watch for the subsequent one which took about quarter-hour. Upon arriving on the Villa del Balbianello dock, we bought tickets for the backyard solely because it was an hour watch for a tour of the inside of the buildings.  This tour would have taken about one other 45 minutes. Remember that the Villa del Barbianello is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays and Tuesdays are loopy busy.  The backyard was pretty and so had been the vistas. We spent about 45 minutes strolling via the backyard. We returned to the dock and stood in line for the group water taxi the place we had been numbers 13 and 14 once more. The group water taxi is 5 Euro per individual every manner, but it surely’s 7 Euros per individual if you buy a spherical journey ticket if you board in Lenno.  In case you’re a Star Wars fan, discover the residence of Senator Padmé Amidala on the “planet of the lakes.” Naboo, within the “Episode II – The Assault of the Cones” from 2002.

Senator Padmé Amidala's balcony
Senator Padmé Amidala’s balcony

In case you’re a James Bond fan, it’s possible you’ll discover that within the Daniel CraigOn line casino Royale,” bond did his restoration interval from being tortured right here. Villa del Balbianello is price your whereas to go to whereas visiting Lake Como.  When you’ve got bought a day cross for the ferry, ensure you funds your time correctly as a result of the final ferry begins to move again to Como comparatively early (about 6 PM) and arrives in Como about 8 PM.  After leaving Villa del Balbianello, take the ferry to Villa Carlotta in Termezzo.

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