Which Lake Como villa was used as Benji's villa in The Devil Wears Prada 2?

Villa del Balbiano on Lake Como was used as Benji’s villa in The Devil Wears Prada 2.

The production chose the historic villa in Ossuccio, on Lake Como’s western shore, after the filmmakers surveyed the area by boat. Its lakeside position was especially important because the story presents Andy and Emily arriving across the water, allowing viewers to see the estate as part of a grand Italian setting rather than merely as an indoor location.

Villa del Balbiano has a long history. Records connect the site with the Balbiano name as early as 941, and the estate was developed in the seventeenth century under the Gallio family. Its gardens, formal architecture, and waterfront views made it a natural choice for Benji’s luxurious home.

Do not confuse it with Villa del Balbianello, another famous Lake Como property used in films such as Star Wars and Casino Royale. The similar names refer to different villas.