6 Iconic Film Locations You Have To Visit
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6 Iconic Film Locations You Have To Visit
Reading time: 5 min
6 Iconic Film Locations You Have To Visit
Reading time: 5 min
6 Iconic Film Locations You Have To Visit
Some filming locations leave such a strong impression that you dream of setting foot there. So forget about green screens and embark on a journey to discover the real sets that brought your favorite movies and series to life. What you see on screen is real… and you can go there.
New York: Become the Wolf of Wall Street
We’ve all visited New York… from our couch. Maybe you followed Spider-Man during his electrifying battle in Times Square, admired Manhattan’s skyline dominated by the famous Avengers Tower, or dove into the white collar world of The Wolf of Wall Street. The Big Apple is an essential movie backdrop. But what if this time, it was you in the frame?
The blinding screens of Times Square and many beautiful corners of Central Park are waiting for you.
Morocco
Heritage of The Mummy
Game of Thrones, Gladiator II, The Mummy… All these productions have one thing in common: Ouarzazate, Morocco.
The Atlas Studios, still in operation, welcome you through their doors. At Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, you’ll instantly recognize the city of Yunkai or the gladiator arenas. And in the Merzouga desert, riding a camel, it’s you who will step into the spotlight. It’s all real. And maybe that’s what makes Ouarzazate as powerful to experience as it is to film.
Bali
Will You Eat, Pray or Love?
In Eat Pray Love, Julia Roberts comes to Bali to slow down, find some peace, and, somewhere along the way, find herself.
Ubud, with its deeply roothed spirituality and its early morning yoga sessions, will teleport you right into that introspective realm. The mesmerizing rice terraces and endless ocean views on the cliffs of Uluwatu add to this experience. You'll feel the magnetic power of the island, just like Julia did.
Route 66
Find Your Inner Lightning McQueen
You pass by a classic 1950s diner, with its leather chairs and vintage atmosphere. The road is straight and scorching. On the radio, an old American rock song. And suddenly, it all comes back to you: Thelma & Louise, when they run away from everything to be free.
Easy Rider, that quest for freedom on a motorcycle along American roads, and even Cars, the animated film, perfectly captures the unique vibe of Route 66. Except now, you’re no longer just a spectator. You’re right in the
Sicily
Where The Godfather reigns
Natural light and ancient stones: Sicily is pure, hot, and suspenseful. In Taormina, The White Lotus Season 2 unfolds its intrigues in a sumptuous hotel, with beautiful gardens, and a pool overlooking Mount Etna. And guess what? You can take a dip there!
Another cinematic legend set up cameras here long before: The Godfather. It’s in the villages of Savoca and Forza d’Agrò that Michael Corleone, in exile, finds refuge and marries Apollonia. In Syracuse, Malèna captures the raw emotion of a troubled era, elevated by Monica Bellucci.
Vancouver: Team Edward or Team Jacob?
Behind the fictional town of Forks, it’s actually Vancouver that lent its dark forests and rainy atmosphere. Here, the mysterious landscapes add all their charm to Bella and Edward’s story. And the famous Cullen house? You can find it here too, in a residential neighborhood you can simply drive through.
Strolling through Vancouver is a bit like walking in the footsteps of your favorite vampires. We don't promise you won't get bitten.
These filming locations are more than just movie sets, they are destinations to experience and explore. These destinations are real-life movie sets where your favorite stories took place, and famous actors spent days, weeks, months working. Immerse yourself in these iconic locations and create your own unforgettable story. Camera, set, travel!
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