Barack Obama Once Holidayed At The Same Countryside Resort In Which Anushka & Virat Married!

The former US President Barack Obama once holidayed at the same countryside resort in Italy in which Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma tied the knot. Obama arrived in May 2017 with his wife Michelle Obama.

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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are a happily married couple now! They tied the knot in an extravagant countryside 5-star-facility in Tuscany, Italy. Also, the former US President Barack Obama holidayed at the same resort along with his wife Michelle Obama in May 2017 and seven months later Anushka and Virat officially became a couple at the same venue.

The countryside resort 'Borgo Finocchieto' is owned by John Phillips, a former US ambassador to Rome appointed by the Obama administration. The former President arrived in a military jet escorted by the Italian air force and security was beefed up all throughout the village and human movement in and around the resort was banned. Even Virat and Anushka enjoyed the same amount of security at their wedding at the Borgo Finocchieto.

Borgo Finocchieto

Borgo Finocchieto

The former US President Barack Obama holidayed at 'Borgo Finocchieto' along with his wife Michelle Obama in May 2017.

Heavy Security

Heavy Security

Barack Obama was heavily guarded by security forces all throughout his stay and all forms of movement in and around the resort was banned by the local authorities.

No Hunting

No Hunting

The local authorities also banned hunting of boar and wild animals all through out the village as the authorities didn't want to risk a bullet hitting the resort by mistake and cause panic.

Security All Around

Security All Around

Also, the authorities deployed forces for five kilometres or three miles radius of the estate. The Italian military jet stationed outside the venue as well.

Same Amount Of Security

Same Amount Of Security

Even Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli enjoyed the same amount of security as movement in and around the estate was banned by the authorities.

John Phillips

John Phillips

The 5-star-facility is owned by John Phillips, a former US ambassador to Rome, and a Obama appointee.

Great Idea

Great Idea

John Phillips bought the entire hamlet and turned it into a luxury resort called Borgo Finocchieto.

Amazing Amenities

Amazing Amenities

The resort include a 60ft-long oval swimming pool, a library, tennis court, wine-tasting room, cellar and even a basketball court.

Old Is Gold

Old Is Gold

The village of Finocchieto dates back more than 800 years and its name is derived from the Italian word for fennel, which grows wild in the local countryside.

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