Villa del Balbianello is a villa in Lenno (Tremezzina), Lombardy, Italy, and a filming location for Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and A Month by the Lake (1995). Built in 1787. It is owned by Fondo Ambiente Italiano (FAI), the National Trust of Italy.
Location: Lenno (Tremezzina), Lombardy, Italy
Verified facts
- Located in Lenno (Tremezzina), Lombardy
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10695, SRC-10696, SRC-12714 - Appeared in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (movie, 2002)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10695, SRC-10696, SRC-10620 - Built in 1787
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10695, SRC-12127, SRC-12714 - Owned by Fondo Ambiente Italiano (FAI), the National Trust of Italy (1988–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10695, SRC-12127, SRC-14294, SRC-14475 - Built in 1787
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10695, SRC-12127, SRC-13272 - Appeared in A Month by the Lake (movie, 1995)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10695, SRC-11957, SRC-12715
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10620 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Star-Wars-2-Attack-Of-The-Clones.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10695 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_del_Balbianello (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10696 — https://www.italy-villas.com/to-italy/2015/northwest-italy/lombardy/villa-del-balbianello-on-film (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11957 — https://guidecomo.it/en/cinema-lake-como-a-month-by-the-lake/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12127 — https://www.historyhit.com/locations/villa-del-balbianello/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12714 — Histouring — Villa del Balbianello (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12715 — Fortloc — Villa Balbianello, Lake Como, Lenno, Lombardy (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13272 — Como and its Lake – Villa Balbianello in Lenno on Lake Como (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14294 — Italia.it (official Italian national tourism website) — Villa del Balbianello (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14475 — Sharry Land – Villa del Balbianello: The Stars of Lake Como (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was A Month by the Lake filmed?
Villa del Balbianello, in Lenno (Tremezzina), Lombardy, is a real-world filming location used for A Month by the Lake. This property has also appeared on screen in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.
Where was Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones filmed?
Villa del Balbianello, in Lenno (Tremezzina), Lombardy, is a real-world filming location used for Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. This property has also appeared on screen in A Month by the Lake.
Where is Villa del Balbianello located?
Villa del Balbianello is located in Lenno (Tremezzina), Lombardy.