Fill the remainder of your day exploring the nearest resort’s boutiques, before enjoying a last meal on the island. The nunnery houses an interesting cemetery where the departed were placed in upright chairs during the 1500-1800's. Nearby, the crypt of the ruined Cathedral is adorned with frescoes in the style of Giotto. Climb the steep mule track or take the lift to the higher levels of the fortress and admire the views.

Set high on volcanic rock, it was originally used to protect the island’s population from pirate attacks. Include some champagne and strawberries to make Bond proud.Ĭatch the bus from the harbour or walk to Ischia Ponte and visit the medieval Aragonese Castle – one of Ischia’s most spectacular sights. Hire a boat to whisk you across Lake Como’s water for a private excursion to excursion to Villa del Balbianello. This was filmed at the private residence Villa la Gaeta in Sant'Abbondio, which is located near the resorts of San Siro and Menaggio. This was shot at Villa del Balbianello near Lenno.īond’s second appearance is when he is surprised by the mysterious Mr White at his lakeside villa, and he shares his classic catchphrase with us, Bond, James Bond. In the first scene he is recuperating after being tortured by the film’s villain, Le Chiffre. We recommend you stay at the unapologetically grand Belmond Hotel Cipriani.ĭaniel Craig’s Bond makes two appearances in Lake Como in the 2006 film Casino Royale, both times having a preference for the lake’s western shore. In 2006, Bond returns to Venice in Casino Royale, sailing the Canal Grande in a luxury yacht, and chasing his love interest Vesper Lynd through Piazza San Marco, and various alleyways, before mooring up outside Belmond Hotel Cipriani, and battling the baddies inside a dilapidated palazzo.Īboard a private water taxi from the airport or train station so you can arrive at your hotel in style - the tuxedo is optional.

We also spot Bond at Ca’ Rezzonico, a former palace now turned 18th century museum. Unbelievably, Bond takes his gondola ride out of the water and through Piazza San Marco, Venice’s famous main square, before checking into Venice’s Hotel Danieli. (Truth be told, it was likely filmed in a bluescreen studio, but we won't’ judge).įast forward sixteen years and we see Bond back in Venice in Moonraker, travelling by gondola along the Canal Grande, barely escaping assassins in a speedboat. Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Daniel Craig all have a fling in Venice portraying James Bond.The iconic end scene of From Russia with Love features James Bond and Tatiana Romanova kissing in Venice, as they travel on a water taxi under the iconic Bridge of Sighs.

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