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Villa La Gaeta

James Bond corners Mr. White beside Lake Como. A shot rings out, and this improbable castle looms behind them. Subtle? Not remotely—and that is exactly why it works.

Indirizzo
Via Statale, 22010 San Siro CO
Zona
Como, Italia
Villa La Gaeta

Perché vale la deviazione

A turreted 1921 villa that swaps Lake Como restraint for full fantasy-castle drama. It became Mr. White’s waterside home in the final scene of Casino Royale.

Villa La Gaeta is an eclectic villa located in San Siro on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Known for its fantasy-castle drama, it offers a unique architectural experience.

Le persone legate a questo indirizzo

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  • Martin Campbell

    Creato qui

    Campbell used Villa La Gaeta as Mr. White's residence in the final sequence of Casino Royale.

  • Adolfo Coppedè

    Creato qui

    He worked with his brother Gino on the villa commissioned by the Ambrosoli family.

  • Gino Coppedè

    Creato qui

    He co-designed the villa's eclectic Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture.

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