Work on the Quartiere Coppedè started in 1913 and was largely completed by 1921 after construction stopped during the First World War. He was commissioned to design some 40 buildings or so in a newly developed area of the city and like Villa Gaeta the designs show a variety of architectural styles through interpreted through Art Nouveau. Gino Coppedè (1886-1927) is best known for his work in the Quartiere Coppedè in the district if Trieste in Rome. The villa was built for the industrialist Ambrosoli and its style is an eclectic mix of styles designed by architects Gino and Adolfo Coppedè in 1921 its mediaeval inspired turret combined with renaissance and Art Nouveau details isn’t to everyone’s taste. During the low season a single-bedroom apartment can be rented for just four days, although the high season rental period is a week – click here for more information on renting Villa Gaeta. The villa is divided into apartments available for holiday lets, which means this unique property is available to James Bond fans for short-term rental. This scene was shot at Villa Gaeta on the shore of Lake Como in Italy. And – at the London premiere at least – the audience cheer. “The name’s Bond… James Bond”, he answers as the James Bond Theme blasts out.
