Production designer Nelson Coates and his team transformed the building near-completely. Courtesy of Apple. We see these layers extend in the villa’s art as well. Items of note include paintings If Lake Como were nothing more than a gorgeous lake in Northern Italy, it would still be one of the country’s star attractions. The lake has one of the most dramatic settings in the world, a Villa del Balbianello, the gorgeous villa that starred as a location in Star Wars and James Bond, is on the western shore of Lake Como in northern Italy. The nearest city to Lake Como is Milan, and the nearest airport is Milan Malpensa airport (airport code MXP). Is Villa del Balbianello worth visiting? Villa del Balbianello will blow you away. It’s about 15 minutes, and quite steep, from the southern end of the bay or from the wooded path leading up from Via Degli Artigiani, at the southern end of Lenno. Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones film location: The Lake Country retreat: Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como, northern Italy. Italy. Lombardy. Lake Como. Lenno. Lenno. 4-Star Hotels in Lenno. Popular Amenities. Pet Friendly Hotels in Lenno Lenno Hotels with Pools. Popular Lenno Categories. The famous lake scene from Star Wars 2 was filmed in Lake Como, Italy. Lake Como is a stunningly beautiful location nestled in the Italian Alps, and its picturesque landscapes have been featured in numerous films throughout the years. Villa del Balbianello is located on a wooded promontory on Como lake. This elegant, romantic 18th century mansion and its magnificent garden have hosted writers, scholars and travelers, including Count Guido Monzino, the last owner of the Villa. It’s 38 km from Como. The Villa can be reached on foot or by taxi boat from Lido di Lenno. Lake Como - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour. 4. Historical Tours. from. $279.51. per adult. 2022. Best of Lake Como - Full day boat tour from Como. 1. bWMOx2s.