India, May 21 -- Perched on the rugged, wooded promontory of the Lavedo peninsula, Villa del Balbianello stands as a testament to 18th-century elegance and timeless romance. While it has long been a crown jewel of Lake Como, it gained pop-culture immortality as the sanctuary for actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's spectacular 2018 wedding. Also read | Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh wedding pictures, videos: See the bride, groom and guests

From its vine-draped loggias to its meticulously curated interiors, here is a look inside one of the world's most exclusive estates.

Originally commissioned by Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini in the late 1700s, the villa was designed as a secluded retreat for literature and the arts, per Fondo per...