DOZENS OF AUTHORS, PAINTERS AND FILMMAKERS WHO HAVE GIVEN LIFE TO THEIR WORKS ON ITS BLUE WATERS, THE GREEN HILLS AND BEAUTIFUL VILLAS.
Many celebrities have fallen in love with Lake Como and some have invested in a more permanent base, including George Clooney, Sting and Richard Branson who all have villas on the lake. The Beckhams have also been hunting lodges for a vacation rental since David moved to Milan and it is said that he could return in May, as George Clooney offered his home to David as an escape from the hectic Milan and before he has to return to Los Angeles. many will recognize the beautiful scenery of Lake Como, which was the backdrop to many successful Hollywood movies, including James Bond: Casino Royale and Ocean's Twelve, both shot in Como near Bellagio. Film lovers among you may also know that the Ocean's Eleven hotel casino was Bellagio in Las Vegas, which was actually inspired by a visit by hotel magnate Steve Wynn to the real Bellagio on Lake Como (he stayed at Villa d'Este when he stayed there). If you jump on the lake from Bellagio you will also find the villa where Anakin Skywalker and Queen Armidala became acquainted in Star Wars: the Clone Attack.
There are many places to stay around Lake Como and boat cruises are available that allow you to peek at the Villas, celebrity houses and famous movie sets - just know where to look!
