Discover Famous Hollywood Filming Locations Around the World
Hollywood magic can be used to create old, new and even fictional worlds, but it’s hard to replace real world locations and all they have to offer to the story. Exploring the world and visiting the locations where famous Hollywood movies and TV shows were filmed can be an exciting adventure. Standing in the places where actors brought their characters to life offers a unique thrill for fans and can create memories that last a lifetime. And it’s not limited to just the countless iconic street scenes set in New York City or the numerous Los Angeles backdrops to action and adventure sequences.
From the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand that were transformed into Middle-earth, to Tunisia lending itself to become “a galaxy far, far away,” the world is full of cinematic destinations. Each location offers experiences beyond the devotee’s expectations by also allowing them to take in the natural beauty, cultural significance and filming history itself. Whether you’re a Hollywood junkie or simply love to travel, the chance to connect with your favorite movies can be truly special.
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Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
What do Spider-Man and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have in common? Both have had movies about their lives filmed in Prague in the Czech Republic. Thanks to a range of architectural styles from Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo, this charming city has been a filming location for a variety of time periods and movie genres.
Spoiler alert: if you recall the scene in Spider-Man: Far From Home where Zendaya’s character finds a discarded piece of technology, the setting was the very popular Karlův Most (Charles Bridge) that crosses the Vltava River.
Visitors today can visit Staré Mesto (Old Town) and Malá Strana (Lesser Town) in Prague to become entwined with the 1984 film Amadeus that won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The city’s natural beauty was so striking that only four sets needed to be constructed for filming.
Along the way, if you wander past the Danube House or Národní Muzeum (Natural History Museum) you will be following in the footsteps of actor Daniel Craig in the 2006 James Bond movie, Casino Royale. And if you travel to Prague via Václav Havel Airport, you may remember when it served as Miami Airport in the movie.
New Zealand 🇳🇿
Despite being the location of well known Hollywood blockbusters like The Chronicles of Narnia, Mission Impossible and X-Men Origins: Wolverine, New Zealand is best known as the stunning setting for The Lord of the Rings movies. Filming locations for Peter Jackson’s trilogy span both the main islands of New Zealand, as well as many of the smaller and remote islands off the coast.
Just outside the city of Matmata is the fictional setting of Hobbiton where the movie’s producers planted crops and flowers a year before filming to gain the marvelous landscapes seen in the film. The Plains of Rohan were created using a combination of purpose-built sets and the natural landscape of the Kepler Mire nature conservancy area west of Queenstown on the South Island.
On the North Island the city of Wellington is a main hub for LotR production. In The Fellowship of the Ring, when Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin hide from the Black Rider – they are actually in the city center of Wellington at the Town Belt of Mount Victoria. Just outside of versatile Wellington, was the setting for both Minas Tirith and Helm’s Deep. Finally, In Return of the King, just north of Wellington you will discover Queen Elizabeth Park where the battle at Pelennor Fields takes place.
Malta 🇲🇹
Fans of Robin Williams may recall one of his earlier movies where he starred alongside Shelley Duvall as Popeye in a live action recreation of the beloved cartoon character. Much of that movie takes place in what the script called Sweethaven Village. In truth, it was the city of Anchor Bay on Malta. Today, you can visit many of those movie locations in what is known as Popeye Village.
Decades later director Ron Howard chose Malta to capture the essence of many of the Knights Templar scenes in The Da Vinci Code. More recently, Malta has served as the backdrop to another historical blockbuster – Gladiator 2. Malta Film Studios has one of the largest water tanks in the world, which became pivotal in the climatic Colosseum ship battle scene. Additionally, many of the forts on the island had cameos in the movie. The Colosseum was reconstructed in Fort Ricasoli, while Fort Delimara for the interior tunnels of the Colosseum and Fort Manoel served as the gladiator training grounds.
Tunisia 🇹🇳
For Star Wars fans, Tunisia is Tatooine—the iconic desert planet where the enduring movie franchise began. In the first Star Wars movie released in 1977, A New Hope, Luke Skywalker seeks to move off the desert planet of Tatooine. Tunisia’s native architecture and landscapes both served as filming locations and inspired the movie sets. The home where Luke lives on the planet, is actually a part of an existing troglodyte town of Matmata.
Before Luke is able to escape the planet, R2D2 is seen wandering alone in a valley and captured by a local species. For smart and dedicated viewers, this gully, Sidi Bouhlel, can be seen again in the 1981 movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark. It’s the ridge Harrison Ford stands on with a bazooka in hopes of regaining both his colleague and the Ark of the Covenant.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨
As the title suggests, much of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise was filmed in the Caribbean. From the beginning, St Vincent in the Grenadines became the production base for many of the movie’s productions in the southern Caribbean. Meanwhile, Wallilabou Bay in St Vincent was renovated to portray “Port Royal” for some of the most famous scenes in all the Pirates movies – including Captain Jack Sparrow’s famous entrance in Curse of the Black Pearl.
The early star of the franchise, Johnny Depp, stayed on Young Island while filming his appearances in the Pirates movies. It’s 10 minutes from St Vincent and is only accessible by boat. He was so taken by the culture, weather and positive experience filming in the Caribbean, he purchased an island in the area known as Little Hell’s Pond.
From the bustling streets of Prague to the otherworldly landscapes of Tunisia, Hollywood settings can make a lasting impression on us. Real-world locations can transform filmmaking and memories and become characters or the most memorable parts of our favorite movies and TV shows. For the traveler, they offer a unique opportunity to connect with some of our most vivid memories. So, pack your bags and embark on an adventure that could instill some of that movie magic right into your soul.
Have you ever visited a place that was an essential part of one of your favorite movies or TV shows? Let us know in the comments – certainly, there are other readers that will understand the connection.
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