Situated on the western shore of Lake Como, Villa Balbiano is an awe-inspiring Italian jewel, an exceptional historical palazzo that once belonged to the famous Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, who built it at the end of 16th century and used it as his main residence. A century later, it was enlarged and embellished by Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini who used the Villa to host a gallant and frivolous society where festivals, banquets and dances followed one another relentlessly. Since then each successive owner only added to the splendor of the villa. Nowadays, Villa Balbiano is the largest private residence on the lake, occupying over 2ha, with extensive sumptuous garden, which was distinguished by the British Society of Garden Designers, outdoor swimming pool, a private pier and a boathouse. Inside, its historic interiors have been filled with finest objets d’art and furniture of past centuries, sourced from Sotheby’s and Christie’s. Spectacular 17th century frescoes painted by the Recchi brothers and Agostino Silva still decorate the walls, untouched by time. With its illustrious past, an unparalleled mix of man-made and natural beauty, Villa Balbiano is one of the most glamorous locations on Lake Como.

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坐落于科莫湖西岸，Villa Balbiano是一座非凡的历史宫殿。著名的红衣教主洛梅奥·加利奥（Cardinal Tolomeo Callio）于16世纪末建造了这座别墅，并将其作为自己的主要居所。一个世纪后，红衣教主安杰洛·玛利亚·杜里尼（Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini）对其进行了扩建和装饰，并在此举办了一系列奢华的宴会、舞会和庆典。自那时起，每一任主人都为这座别墅增添了更多的辉煌。如今，Villa Balbiano是科莫湖上最大的私人住宅，占地超过2公顷，拥有广阔而美丽的花园、户外泳池、私人码头和船坞。别墅内部，历史悠久的装饰中陈列着来自苏富比和佳士得的精美艺术品及几个世纪前的家具。由雷基兄弟（Recchi Brothers）和阿戈斯帝诺·席尔瓦（Agostino Silva）绘制的17世纪壮丽壁画，历经岁月却完好如初。辉煌的历史，人造与自然之美无与伦比的结合，使 Villa Balbiano成为科莫湖上当之无愧的历史瑰宝。

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