Do you have to pay for Villa del Balbianello?
Do you have to pay for Villa del Balbianello? If you visit Villa del Balbianello, you'll have two options for tickets; a ticket for just the gardens or a ticket for a 45-minute guided tour of the house which also includes access to the gardens. Tours are available in English and Italian.
Can you swim in Lake Como?
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.
Why is Villa del Balbianello famous?
The villa was the set of many famous films, including “A month to the Lake” and “James Bond: Casino Royale”. In this movie, the villa is a place of perfect rest and recover for the famous spy. Even George Lucas decided to set “Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones”.