The 150 most famous scenes ever filmed on location
Every row is a real place and the most widely covered production filmed there. The order comes from one number, the count of Wikipedia languages that production is written up in, so the ranking is something you can check rather than an opinion you have to take on trust. A different film in every row, 35 countries, 1922 to 2026.
Open the map → All 32,211 locations
What counts as a scene here
Wikidata records that a production filmed at a place. It never records which scene, so a row claims a pairing and nothing more. Five rules keep those pairings to places you could stand in:
- Only places pinned to one spot. Shoots Wikidata records loosely, somewhere in Prague rather than at an address, are on the map but not in this ranking.
- Only places Wikipedia describes in 8 languages or more, which is the difference between a cathedral and an office block that once hosted a camera.
- No sound stages or backlots. A studio is where a production was made, not somewhere it went.
- Nothing used by more than 20 productions. A spot that busy is a working facility, and it belongs to none of them.
- One scene per production, its best documented place, so that every row is a different film.
Every row also says what the place is, in Wikidata's own words. Where English Wikipedia records what was actually shot there, that sentence is quoted under the row and linked to the article it came from: 88 of the 150 rows carry one. The rest stop at the pairing, because the honest answer to a scene nobody wrote down is an empty space.
Wikipedia coverage measures how widely something is written about, which is not the same as how good it is or how memorable the scene was. It is simply the fame this atlas can count.
The ranking
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1 139 languages
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2111 languages
in Friends (1994–2004)
castle in central London, United Kingdom
England ·castles & palaces ·iconic
Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB·Official site
Also shot at The Fountain Studios, Grosvenor Square
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3107 languages
in The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
one of the main islands of the Virgin Islands of the United States
United States ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
“Just as a prison in Ohio stood in for a fictional one in Maine, the beach scene showing Andy and Red's reunion in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, was actually shot in the Caribbean on the island of Saint Croix, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands.” Wikipedia
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4103 languages
in Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
monument at the quadripoint in the Southwestern United States
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
Also shot at Albuquerque, 3828 Piermont Drive Northeast·Part of the Breaking Bad franchise
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5102 languages
Pittsburgh International Airport
in The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
airport in Pennsylvania, United States
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
Also shot at Pittsburgh, Bimini and 5 more·1 other production here, including She's Out of My League
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699 languages
in Doctor Who (1963–)
public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
United States ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
Also shot at London, Cape Town and 34 more·6 other productions here, including I Am Legend·Part of the Doctor Who franchise
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799 languages
in Jurassic Park (1993)
northernmost populated island of the Hawaiian archipelago
United States ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
3 other productions here, including Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides·Part of the Jurassic Park film series
“The three-week Kauaʻi shoot was focused on exterior scenes, many of them set on Isla Nublar during daytime.” Wikipedia
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899 languages
in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
cathedral in Durham, England, UK
England ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
Also shot at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, Alnwick Castle and 7 more·Part of the Harry Potter film series
“Other Hogwarts scenes were filmed in Durham Cathedral over a two-week period; these included shots of the corridors and some classroom scenes.” Wikipedia
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998 languages
in V for Vendetta (2005)
public space and tourist attraction in central London
England ·streets & squares ·iconic
Also shot at Pinewood Studios, Strand and 5 more·6 other productions here, including Spectre
“To film the final scene at Westminster, the area from Trafalgar Square and Whitehall up to Parliament and Big Ben had to be closed for three nights from midnight until 5 am.” Wikipedia
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1097 languages
in Inception (2010)
public research university in London, England, United Kingdom
England ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT·Official site
Also shot at RAF Cardington, Paris and 8 more
“On July 15, 2009, filming took place at University College London for the sequences occurring inside a Paris college of architecture in the story, including the library, Flaxman Gallery and Gustave Tuck Theatre.” Wikipedia
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1197 languages
in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
national park on South Island of New Zealand
New Zealand ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
Also shot at Glenorchy, Hobbiton Movie Set and 6 more·Part of the Peter Jackson's Middle-earth film series
“Milford Sound and areas of Fiordland National Park were used to depict the Misty Mountains during filming of The Lord of the Rings.” Wikipedia
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1296 languages
in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)
ruins of major ancient Maya city
Guatemala ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
Part of the Star Wars film series
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1391 languages
in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
Grade I listed country house in Hever, Kent, England, UK
England ·castles & palaces ·iconic
Edenbridge TN8 7NG·Official site
Also shot at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, Palace of Caserta and 2 more·Part of the Star Wars film series
“It was previously used for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.” Wikipedia
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1490 languages
in Lost (2004–2010)
island of Hawaii, United States
United States ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
9 other productions here, including Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
“Lost was filmed on Panavision 35 mm cameras almost entirely on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, given the easily accessible, wide diversity of filming locations.” Wikipedia
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1590 languages
in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
basin of the Colorado Plateau on the Arizona–Utah border in the western United States
United States ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
Also shot at Harris·4 other productions here, including Back to the Future Part III
“The live-action landscape shots were filmed in the Hebridean islands, the mountains of northern Scotland, and Monument Valley.” Wikipedia
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1690 languages
in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
constituent college of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom
England ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
Also shot at Pinewood Studios·Part of the Harry Potter film series
“Harry's confrontation with Malfoy, who is later turned into a ferret by Moody, was shot in the courtyard quadrangle of the New College Cloister.” Wikipedia
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1789 languages
in Prison Break (2005–2017)
closed prison in Joliet, Illinois
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
“Footage of the prison is used for the exterior shots for the Illinois "state prison" in the 1949 film White Heat, and for the location of the first and second season of the series Prison Break, and the 2006 film Let's Go to Prison.” Wikipedia
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1886 languages
in A Beautiful Mind (2001)
private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
1 Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ, 08544-0070·Official site
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1986 languages
in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Villa in Lenno, Italy
Italy ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
Via Comoedia, 5 - Lenno·Official site
Also shot at Sydney·3 other productions here, including Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones·Part of the Star Wars film series
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2086 languages
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
in Saving Private Ryan (1998)
cemetery located in Calvados, in France
France ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
“Scenes featuring the elderly Ryan were filmed at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, adjacent to Omaha Beach.” Wikipedia
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2185 languages
in Batman Begins (2005)
largest and most voluminous Icelandic glacier
Iceland ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
Also shot at Chicago, RAF Cardington and 6 more·Part of the Batman in film series
“Filming began in March 2004 in the Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland (standing in for Bhutan).” Wikipedia
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2284 languages
in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
Also shot at Walt Disney Studios, Palos Verdes Peninsula and 2 more·Part of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series
“The crew spent the first shooting days at Walt Disney Studios in Los Angeles, including the interiors of the Black Pearl and the Edinburgh Trader which Elizabeth stows away on, before moving to St. Vincent to shoot the scenes in Port Royal and Tortuga.” Wikipedia
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2384 languages
in Iron Man (2008)
US Air Force base near Lancaster, California, United States (founded 1935)
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Los Angeles, Long Beach and 9 more·1 other production here, including Iron Man 2·Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
“During three days of filming at the Edwards Air Force Base in mid-April, around 150 servicemembers were cast as extras.” Wikipedia
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2483 languages
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
state park in California, USA
United States ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Part of the Star Wars film series
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2582 languages
in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England, UK
England ·castles & palaces ·renowned
Also shot at London, Seoul and 10 more·1 other production here, including Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines·Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
“That June, scenes were shot at the University of East Anglia in Norwich and at Dover Castle in Kent, with Dover Castle used for interior shots of Strucker's Hydra base in Sokovia.” Wikipedia
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2680 languages
in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
city hall for the City and County of San Francisco, California, USA
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Also shot at San Francisco, Elstree Studios and 7 more·Part of the Indiana Jones film series
“Marcia is not credited in the film, but her suggestion led Spielberg to shoot a final exterior sequence on the steps of San Francisco City Hall showing Jones and Marion together.” Wikipedia
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2778 languages
in Skyfall (2012)
art museum in London, England, UK
England ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN·Official site
Also shot at London, Pinewood Studios and 10 more·Part of the James Bond film series
“The meeting between Q and Bond was filmed when the National Gallery was closed at night.” Wikipedia
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2878 languages
in The King's Speech (2010)
football stadium in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
England ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Elland Road, Leeds, LS11 0ES
Also shot at London, Battersea Power Station and 16 more
“The opening scene, set at the closing ceremony of the 1925 British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Stadium, was filmed on location at Elland Road, home of Leeds United, and Odsal Stadium, home of Bradford RLFC.” Wikipedia
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2978 languages
in Die Hard (1988)
skyscraper in Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
Also shot at Los Angeles·Part of the Die Hard film series
“Its most famous appearance was in the 1988 action film Die Hard, where while still under construction, it portrayed the fictional Nakatomi Plaza (also known as Nakatomi Tower), a building owned by a fictional Japanese keiretsu corporation.” Wikipedia
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3078 languages
in Stranger Things (2016–2025)
building complex in Vilnius, Lithuania
Lithuania ·streets & squares ·renowned
Lukiškių skg. 6·Official site
Also shot at Albuquerque, Albuquerque Studios and 5 more
“Some filming for the fourth season took place at Lukiškės Prison and nearby in Vilnius, Lithuania.” Wikipedia
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31 78 languages
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3277 languages
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
in Black Panther (2018)
national park in Uganda
Uganda ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Atlanta, Pinewood Atlanta Studios and 2 more·Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
“Filming in the country wrapped on March 27, with additional location shooting also taking place at the Rwenzori Mountains and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.” Wikipedia
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3377 languages
in Sherlock (2010–2017)
former HQ of Greater London Council and County of London
England ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
1 Belvedere Road, London
Also shot at London, Goldney Hall and 3 more
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3476 languages
in Dr. No (1962)
waterfall in Jamaica
Jamaica ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Pinewood Studios, Ocho Rios·Part of the James Bond film series
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3575 languages
in La La Land (2016)
observatory in Los Angeles, California, USA
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
Also shot at Los Angeles, Long Beach·1 other production here, including Adele One Night Only
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36 75 languages
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3774 languages
in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
historic royal palace in Richmond, Greater London
England ·castles & palaces ·renowned
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey KT8 9AU·Official site
Also shot at Long Beach, Pinewood Studios and 6 more·4 other productions here, including The Theory of Everything·Part of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series
“Locations included Hampton Court Palace in London, Knole House in Kent, and Old Royal Naval College at Greenwich.” Wikipedia
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3874 languages
in Iron Man 2 (2010)
large public park in Queens, New York
United States ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Los Angeles, Sony Pictures Studios and 9 more·Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
“In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Stark Expo—first featured in Iron Man 2 (2010)—takes place at the Flushing Meadows–Corona Park and appears in multiple films in the series, including Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and briefly in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017).” Wikipedia
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3973 languages
in Léon: The Professional (1994)
street in Manhattan, New York, USA
United States ·streets & squares ·renowned
Also shot at New York City, Chinatown and 7 more
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4073 languages
in Doctor Strange (2016)
constituent college of the University of Oxford
England ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at New York City, London and 4 more·Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
“In 2016 scenes were filmed in the college chapel for the Marvel movie Doctor Strange starring Benedict Cumberbatch.” Wikipedia
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4173 languages
in The Revenant (2015)
park system in Alberta Rockies, Canada
Canada ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
Also shot at Calgary·2 other productions here, including The Bourne Legacy
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4272 languages
in Dr. Strangelove (1964)
major mountain range in western North America
United States ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
Also shot at London Heathrow Airport, Banff National Park and 1 more
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4372 languages
in The Martian (2015)
valley in southern Jordan
Jordan ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Budapest, Korda Studios·5 other productions here, including Dune
“External scenes depicting Mars were filmed in Wadi Rum, a UNESCO world heritage site in Jordan, over eight days in March 2015.” Wikipedia
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4472 languages
in Jaws (1975)
island south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States
United States ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Part of the Jaws film series
“Shot mostly on location at Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts from May to October 1974, Jaws was the first major motion picture to be shot on the ocean and consequently had a troubled production, going over budget and schedule.” Wikipedia
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4572 languages
in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
bridge in London
England ·streets & squares ·iconic
Also shot at London, Longcross Studios and 1 more·Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
“On August 11, 2013, filming began at London's Millennium Bridge, which was selected as a double for Xandar.” Wikipedia
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4672 languages
in A Clockwork Orange (1971)
university in London, UK
England ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH·Official site
Also shot at London, Pinewood Studios and 10 more
“It has appeared in several films, most famously in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, large parts of which were filmed on campus, particularly in the Grade II listed lecture centre and the John Crank Building (demolished July 2019).” Wikipedia
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4772 languages
in Deadpool (2016)
arena located in Detroit, Michigan
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Vancouver, Victoria·Part of the X-Men film series
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4872 languages
in Amadeus (1984)
Palace in Prague, Czech Republic
Czech Republic ·castles & palaces ·renowned
Also shot at Estates Theatre, Invalidovna and 2 more
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4971 languages
in Casino Royale (2006)
international airport in Prague
Czech Republic ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at London, Pinewood Studios and 20 more·Part of the James Bond film series
“The airport stood in for Miami International Airport in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale.” Wikipedia
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5071 languages
in Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
island on coast of Gascoyne region of Western Australia
Australia ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Village Roadshow Studios·Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
“Second unit filming took place on Dirk Hartog Island off the coast of Western Australia, and in the South Island of New Zealand.” Wikipedia
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5171 languages
in Independence Day (1996)
densely packed salt pan in northwestern Tooele County, Utah, United States
United States ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
Also shot at Los Angeles, New York City and 6 more·1 other production here, including Independence Day: Resurgence
“The production team moved to the Bonneville Salt Flats to film three scenes, then returned to California to film in various places around Los Angeles, including Hughes Aircraft where sets for the cable company and Area 51 interiors were constructed at a former aircraft plant.” Wikipedia
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5271 languages
in The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
waterfall in Wales
Wales ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Los Angeles, New York City and 3 more·Part of the Batman in film series
“The external waterfall scene at the end of the film was shot at Sgwd Henrhyd falls, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales.” Wikipedia
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5370 languages
in The Da Vinci Code (2006)
art and archeology museum in Paris, France
France ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Paris, 007 Stage and 6 more·2 other productions here, including The Art of Crime
“As the Louvre became a point of interest in the book The Da Vinci Code and the 2006 film based on the book, the museum earned $2.5 million by allowing filming in its galleries.” Wikipedia
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5470 languages
in Spectre (2015)
ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
Italy ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Piazza del Colosseo·Official site
Also shot at London, Pinewood Studios and 27 more·1 other production here, including Way of the Dragon·Part of the James Bond film series
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5570 languages
in Dune (2021)
desert
Saudi Arabia ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Wadi Rum, Liwa Oasis and 2 more·1 other production here, including Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One·Part of the Dune film series
“Scenes featuring the rock formations functioning as the Fremens' heat shelters were filmed at the Rub' al Khali desert.” Wikipedia
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5668 languages
in GoldenEye (1995)
gambling and entertainment complex in Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monaco ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at London, Monaco and 4 more·Part of the James Bond film series
“The casino scenes and the Tiger helicopter's demonstration were shot in Monte Carlo.” Wikipedia
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5768 languages
in Spider-Man 3 (2007)
skyscraper in New York City
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
1 Chase Manhattan Plaza, New York City, NY, United States
Also shot at Los Angeles·Part of the Spider-Man trilogy
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58 68 languages
“The Glenfinnan Viaduct has attracted increased fame beyond Scotland as a filming location for the Harry Potter film series, featuring in four of the films.” Wikipedia
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5968 languages
in Cast Away (2000)
islet in Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
Fiji ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Los Angeles, Malibu and 1 more
“Cast Away was filmed on Monuriki, one of the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji.” Wikipedia
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6067 languages
in The Odyssey (2026)
small volcanic island north of Sicily
Italy ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Marrakech, Aït Benhaddou and 18 more
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6166 languages
in Arrival (2016)
university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Canada ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Montreal, Place des Arts
“The scenes of the university where Banks teaches were shot on the main campus of Université de Montréal, including HEC Montréal's auditorium and cafeteria.” Wikipedia
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6265 languages
in Men in Black (1997)
art museum in New York, New York
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at New York City, Grand Central Terminal and 4 more·1 other production here, including Mr. Popper's Penguins·Part of the Men in Black film series
“First, the scene where James Edwards was chasing a disguised alien was to be filmed at Lincoln Center, but the New York Philharmonic decided to charge the filmmakers for using their buildings, prompting Sonnenfeld to film the scene at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum instead.” Wikipedia
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6365 languages
in Goldfinger (1964)
high mountain pass in Switzerland
Switzerland ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Gotthardpass
Also shot at London, Pinewood Studios and 4 more·1 other production here, including The Grand Tour·Part of the James Bond film series
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6465 languages
in Prometheus (2012)
waterfall
Iceland ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Pinewood Studios·Part of the Alien film series
“The waterfall is featured in the opening scene of the science-fiction film Prometheus (2012), standing in as a landscape on a primordial Earth.” Wikipedia
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6565 languages
in The Theory of Everything (2014)
constituent college of the University of Cambridge
England ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Harrow School, Hampton Court Palace and 2 more
“On 24 September 2013, scenes were filmed at St John's College, The Backs in Queen's Road, and Queen's Green.” Wikipedia
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6665 languages
in 12 Monkeys (1995)
museum in Paris, France
France ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Baltimore, Philadelphia·3 other productions here, including Police Python 357
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6765 languages
San Bernardino International Airport
in The Aviator (2004)
airport in California, United States
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Long Beach, San Diego and 1 more
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6865 languages
in The Last Samurai (2003)
Buddhist temple in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Japan ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
〒671-2201 兵庫県姫路市書写2968
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6964 languages
in Midnight in Paris (2011)
palace in Versailles, France and location of the Museum of the History of France
France ·castles & palaces ·renowned
Also shot at Paris, Saint-Étienne-du-Mont and 2 more·8 other productions here, including Marie Antoinette
“Filming locations include Giverny, John XXIII Square (near Notre Dame), Montmartre, Deyrolle, the Palace of Versailles, the Opéra, Pont Alexandre III, the Sacré-Cœur, the Île de la Cité itself, and streets near the Panthéon.” Wikipedia
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7064 languages
in Aquaman (2018)
island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Canada ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Village Roadshow Studios, Erfoud and 6 more·Part of the DC Extended Universe
“A majority of the film was shot at Village Roadshow Studios in Gold Coast, Queensland, with additional production in Newfoundland, Sicily and Morocco.” Wikipedia
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7164 languages
in From Russia with Love (1963)
historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Blue Mosque
Turkey ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Pinewood Studios, Istanbul and 12 more·Part of the James Bond film series
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7264 languages
in Chicago (2002)
public research university in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada
Canada ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Toronto·8 other productions here, including The Incredible Hulk
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7364 languages
in Apollo 13 (1995)
US space launch site in Florida
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Ambassador Hotel, San Diego and 3 more
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7464 languages
London King's Cross railway station
in The Imitation Game (2014)
railway station in the London Borough of Camden, England, UK
England ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
Also shot at Aldwych tube station, Sherborne School and 3 more·1 other production here, including Harry Potter
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75 64 languages
“The bridge features in the closing scene of the 1996 film Trainspotting.” Wikipedia
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7664 languages
in X-Men (2000)
mansion in Toronto, Canada.
Canada ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
1 Austin Terrace
Also shot at Toronto, Hamilton·2 other productions here, including X2·Part of the X-Men film series
“Casa Loma, Roy Thomson Hall and Metro Hall were used for X-Mansion interiors, while Parkwood Estate was used for exteriors.” Wikipedia
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7764 languages
in Dunkirk (2017)
airport in Lelystad, Netherlands
Netherlands ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Los Angeles, Dunkirk and 6 more
“A Yakovlev Yak-52TW was modified to resemble a Supermarine Spitfire, and two Supermarine Spitfire Mark IAs, a Spitfire Mark VB, and a Hispano Buchon painted to look like a Messerschmitt Bf 109E, were also used for the combat scenes, flying to Urk from Lelystad Airport.” Wikipedia
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7863 languages
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
in Jurassic World (2015)
airport near New Orleans, LA, USA
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Kauaʻi, Six Flags New Orleans and 1 more·Part of the Jurassic Park film series
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7963 languages
in The Incredible Hulk (2008)
road from shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto to Lake Simcoe
Canada ·streets & squares ·renowned
Also shot at New York City, Toronto and 13 more·Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
“Shooting primarily took place in Toronto, because mayor David Miller was a Hulk fan and promised to be helpful to the crew when closing Yonge Street for four nights in September to shoot Hulk and Blonsky's climactic fight.” Wikipedia
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8062 languages
in I Am Legend (2007)
art museum in New York City, United States
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at New York City, Central Park and 11 more
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8162 languages
in Lucy (2014)
skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
“Eleven days of filming began in Taipei, Taiwan, on 21 October; locations included Taipei 101, one of the world's tallest skyscrapers.” Wikipedia
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8262 languages
in The Bourne Identity (2002)
island in the Cyclades, Greece
Greece ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Paris, Rome and 4 more·Part of the Bourne franchise
“The final scene of The Bourne Identity (2002) is set in a scooter rental shop on Mykonos, depicted as a "hard to find" place in the film.” Wikipedia
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8362 languages
in Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
salt flat in Bolivia
Bolivia ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Dubrovnik, Pinewood Studios and 1 more·Part of the Star Wars film series
“Location filming for the battle scenes on the planet Crait took place at the Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia.” Wikipedia
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8462 languages
Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg
in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
cathedral located in Bas-Rhin, in France
France ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at London, Hampton Court Palace and 1 more
“Shooting took place on, around, and inside Strasbourg Cathedral.” Wikipedia
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8562 languages
in The World Is Not Enough (1999)
highest mountain in Wales
Wales ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Bardenas Reales, London and 12 more·Part of the James Bond film series
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8662 languages
in The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
central London railway terminus; interchange with the London Underground station of the same name
England ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at New York City, London and 7 more·Part of the Bourne franchise
“The station features prominently in the action film The Bourne Ultimatum, with a complex chase sequence and assassination.” Wikipedia
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8762 languages
in The Last of Us (2023–)
national park in the southwest corner of Alberta, Canada
Canada ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Fort Macleod, Okotoks and 8 more·Part of the Last of Us game series
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8861 languages
in Chinatown (1974)
desert in southwestern United States
United States ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
Also shot at Paramount Pictures Studios, Rancho Palos Verdes and 7 more·2 other productions here, including Volcano
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8961 languages
in La Dolce Vita (1960)
Baroque fountain in Rome, Italy
Italy ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Piazza di Trevi, Roma
Also shot at Rome
“The scene in the Trevi Fountain was shot over a week in winter: in March according to the BBC, in late January according to Anita Ekberg.” Wikipedia
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9061 languages
in No Time to Die (2021)
national park in Scotland, United Kingdom
Scotland ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at London, Pinewood Studios and 7 more·Part of the James Bond film series
“In July 2019, filming took place in the town of Aviemore and in the surrounding Cairngorms National Park area.” Wikipedia
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9161 languages
in Star Trek (2009)
Baseball park in Los Angeles, US
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
1000 Vin Scully Avenue
Also shot at San Francisco, Bakersfield and 16 more·Part of the Star Trek film series
“A parking lot outside Dodger Stadium was used for the ice planet of Delta Vega and the Romulan drilling rig on Vulcan.” Wikipedia
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9261 languages
in Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
municipal park in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States
United States ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
Also shot at Los Angeles, Everett and 5 more·4 other productions here, including North by Northwest
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9361 languages
in 1917 (2019)
chalk plateau in England
England ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Hankley Common, Govan and 1 more
“Concern was raised about filming on Salisbury Plain by conservationists who felt the production could disturb potentially undiscovered remains, requesting a survey before any set construction began.” Wikipedia
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9461 languages
in Wednesday (2022–)
heritage site in Prahova County, Romania
Romania ·castles & palaces ·renowned
Str. Zamora 1, oraș Bușteni·Official site
Also shot at Bucharest, Niculescu-Dorobanțu House
“Exterior shots of Cantacuzino Castle were supplemented with computer-generated imagery.” Wikipedia
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9560 languages
in Barry Lyndon (1975)
castle
Ireland ·castles & palaces ·renowned
Also shot at Blenheim Palace, Wilton House and 12 more
“Other locations included Kells Priory, County Kilkenny (the English Redcoat encampment); Huntington Castle, County Carlow (exterior) and Dublin Castle, County Dublin (the chevalier's home).” Wikipedia
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9660 languages
in Ocean's Eleven (2001)
luxury hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Santa Monica, Chicago and 1 more·2 other productions here, including Ocean's Thirteen·Part of the Ocean's film series
“As producer Jerry Weintraub was friends with the Bellagio's owner, Kirk Kerkorian, the production team was granted permission to film there; also, the cast stayed at the hotel during the shoot.” Wikipedia
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9760 languages
in Nosferatu (1922)
castle in Slovakia
Slovakia ·castles & palaces ·renowned
Oravský Podzámok 1, 027 41 Oravský Podzámok·Official site
1 other production here, including Thomas the Falconer
“The exteriors of the film set in Transylvania were actually shot on location in northern Slovakia, including the High Tatras, Vrátna dolina, Orava Castle, the Váh River, and Starý Castle.” Wikipedia
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9860 languages
in Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
former casino hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
2901 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Also shot at Los Angeles, Chicago and 4 more·7 other productions here, including Casino·Part of the James Bond film series
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9960 languages
in Ghostbusters (1984)
hotel in Los Angeles
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·iconic
Also shot at New York City, Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank and 7 more·1 other production here, including Thirteen Days·Part of the Ghostbusters franchise
“The Millennium Biltmore Hotel stood in for the scenes set at the fictional Sedgewick Hotel.” Wikipedia
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10060 languages
in North by Northwest (1959)
Metra train station in Chicago, Illinois, USA
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at New York City, Long Island and 3 more·1 other production here, including The Sting
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10159 languages
in The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
square in Berlin, Germany
Germany ·streets & squares ·notable
Also shot at New York City, Berlin and 6 more·Part of the Bourne franchise
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10259 languages
in Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust in Los Angeles
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Getty Center Drive 1200·Official site
Also shot at Los Angeles, Spruce Goose Hangar and 9 more·Part of the Star Trek film series
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10359 languages
in District 9 (2009)
skyscraper in Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Also shot at Ponte City Apartments, Carlton Hotel
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10459 languages
in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
protected area in Czech Republic
Czech Republic ·landscapes & nature ·notable
Also shot at Prague, Barrandov Studios and 2 more·1 other production here, including The Third Prince·Part of the Chronicles of Narnia
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10559 languages
Mojave Air and Space Port at Rutan Field
in Speed (1994)
facility located in Mojave, California
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Also shot at Long Beach, Santa Monica
“The film's final scenes were shot at Mojave Airport (MHV/KMHV), which stood in for Los Angeles International Airport.” Wikipedia
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10658 languages
in Bridge of Spies (2015)
bridge over the Havel river near Potsdam
Germany ·streets & squares ·notable
Also shot at New York City, Berlin and 3 more
“The prisoner exchange scene was filmed on the Glienicke Bridge (the so-called "Bridge of Spies"), where the historical exchange actually took place in 1962.” Wikipedia
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10758 languages
in The Living Daylights (1987)
building in Vienna, Austria
Austria ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Währinger Straße 78·Official site
Also shot at Pinewood Studios, Vienna and 2 more·Part of the James Bond film series
“The outside shots of the Bratislava concert hall show the Volksoper, while the interiors were shot in the Sofiensäle.” Wikipedia
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10858 languages
in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
London Underground station
England ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
[[Canary Wharf]], [[Tower Hamlets]], [[Londra]]
Also shot at Pinewood Studios, Wadi Rum and 1 more·1 other production here, including 28 Days Later·Part of the Star Wars Anthology
“Gareth Edwards selected the London Underground's Canary Wharf station as a location for a chase scene in an Imperial base; the location shoot took place overnight, when the station was closed to the public.” Wikipedia
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109 58 languages
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11057 languages
in Pearl Harbor (2001)
harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, USA
United States ·landscapes & nature ·notable
Also shot at Los Angeles, Long Beach and 9 more
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11157 languages
in Mamma Mia! (2008)
inhabited island in the Sporades, Greece
Greece ·landscapes & nature ·notable
Also shot at Lloyd's building·Part of the Mamma Mia! film series
“Most of the outdoor scenes were filmed on location at the small Greek islands of Skopelos and Skiathos, in Thessaly (between August 29 and September 2007), and the seaside hamlet of Damouchari in the Pelion area of Greece.” Wikipedia
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11257 languages
in The Crown (2016–2023)
17th-century bastion fort in Cape Town, South African
South Africa ·castles & palaces ·notable
Also shot at London, Elstree Studios and 6 more
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11357 languages
in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
restaurant in Switzerland
Switzerland ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Also shot at Pinewood Studios, Grindelwald and 6 more·Part of the James Bond film series
“The scenes were shot at the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria, located atop the Schilthorn near the village of Mürren.” Wikipedia
-
114 57 languages
“Scenes for the zombie movie World War Z were filmed in the square in August 2011, using the resemblance of buildings to Philadelphia's financial district.” Wikipedia
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11557 languages
in The Thin Red Line (1998)
rainforest in the region of the Daintree River, Queensland, Australia
Australia ·landscapes & nature ·notable
Also shot at Bramston Beach
“The Thin Red Line was filmed predominantly in the Daintree Rainforest and on Bramston Beach, both in north Queensland, Australia.” Wikipedia
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11657 languages
St Fagans National History Museum
in Sex Education (2019–2023)
Open-air museum in St Fagans, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Wales ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6XB·Official site
Also shot at Workingman's Institute and Memorial Hall, Wye Valley and 4 more
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11756 languages
in Mission: Impossible (1996)
bascule and suspension bridge in London
England ·streets & squares ·notable
Also shot at Pinewood Studios, Prague and 10 more·2 other productions here, including Paddington 2·Part of the Mission: Impossible film series
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11856 languages
in Philadelphia (1993)
private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
34th & Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6303·Official site
Also shot at Philadelphia, Spectrum and 2 more
“Other locations included the University of Pennsylvania library, Mount Sinai Hospital, Spectrum arena and Rittenhouse Square.” Wikipedia
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11956 languages
in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
place of burial in north London, England, UK
England ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, Lacock Abbey·1 other production here, including Hampstead·Part of the Fantastic Beasts film series
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12056 languages
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
library and art museum in San Marino, California
United States ·landscapes & nature ·notable
Also shot at Griffith Park, Golden Oak Ranch and 17 more·1 other production here, including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine·Part of the Star Trek franchise
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12156 languages
in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
castle in Stirling, Scotland, UK
Scotland ·castles & palaces ·iconic
Also shot at Tomnadashan Mine·2 other productions here, including Outlander
“The many castles seen throughout the film were mainly either Doune Castle shot from different angles or hanging miniatures.” Wikipedia
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12256 languages
in Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
state park in Utah
United States ·landscapes & nature ·notable
Also shot at Sydney, Broken Hill·Part of the Mission: Impossible film series
“The studio expressed concern about the safety of filming Cruise's entrance scene, in which he is free solo climbing at Dead Horse Point State Park in Moab, Utah.” Wikipedia
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12356 languages
in West Side Story (1961)
street in the New York City borough of Manhattan
United States ·streets & squares ·notable
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12456 languages
in The Name of the Rose (1986)
caballo
Spain ·castles & palaces ·notable
Also shot at Cinecittà, Eberbach Abbey
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12555 languages
in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
One of the main islands of the Canary archipelago
Spain ·landscapes & nature ·notable
Also shot at Pinewood Studios, Dolomites and 1 more·4 other productions here, including Wonder Woman 1984·Part of the Star Wars Anthology
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12655 languages
in Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)
museum in Paris, France
France ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
3, avenue du Général-Eisenhower, 75008 Paris·Official site
Also shot at London, Paris and 15 more·Part of the Mission: Impossible film series
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12755 languages
in Band of Brothers (2001–)
heathland area in the county of East Sussex
England ·landscapes & nature ·notable
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12855 languages
in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
art museum in Cairo, Egypt
Egypt ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Also shot at Pinewood Studios·Part of the James Bond film series
“The James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me was partially shot in the museum, in the ceremonial reception hall and the rooftop terrace.” Wikipedia
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12955 languages
in The Wolverine (2013)
Japanese port located in Fukuyama
Japan ·landscapes & nature ·notable
Also shot at Sydney·Part of the X-Men film series
“Filming in Tomonoura, a port in the Ichichi ward of Fukuyama, concluded on September 11, 2012.” Wikipedia
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13054 languages
in John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
mixed-use building complex in New York City, New York, USA
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at New York City, Rome and 3 more·Part of the John Wick film series
“The Continental Hotel seen in the film was in reality the Beaver Building in Manhattan and its rooftop was filmed separately on the roof garden of the Rockefeller Plaza building.” Wikipedia
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13154 languages
in Run Lola Run (1998)
city hall of the Berlin district of Tempelhof-Schöneberg
Germany ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Also shot at Berlin, Deutsche Oper and 1 more·1 other production here, including Aimée & Jaguar
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13254 languages
in Downton Abbey (2010–2015)
country house in Hampshire, England, UK
England ·castles & palaces ·renowned
Newbury RG20 9RN·Official site
Also shot at Alnwick Castle, Ealing Studios and 4 more·1 other production here, including The Missionary
“Highclere Castle in north Hampshire is used for exterior shots of Downton Abbey and most of the interior filming.” Wikipedia
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13354 languages
in Valkyrie (2008)
architectural structure in Berlin
Germany ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Stauffenbergstraße 18, 10785 Berlin
Also shot at Berlin·1 other production here, including Stauffenberg
“The Ministry hesitated to grant permission for filming scenes of the Tom Cruise-starred movie Valkyrie about the 20 July Plot, especially a re-enactment of the execution on the original location.” Wikipedia
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13454 languages
in Sleepy Hollow (1999)
one of the four Inns of Court in London, England
England ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Also shot at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, Hatfield House·1 other production here, including Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
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13554 languages
in Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
main railway station in Los Angeles, California, United States
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Also shot at Paramount Stage 9, Paramount Stage 15 and 6 more·Part of the Star Trek film series
“The last location shoot was at an art deco restaurant in Los Angeles' Union Station, which stood in for the Dixon Hill holonovel; Frakes wanted a sharp contrast with the dark, mechanical Borg scenes.” Wikipedia
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13653 languages
in Breathless (1960)
avenue in Paris, France
France ·streets & squares ·renowned
Also shot at Marseille, Cinéma Mac-Mahon and 1 more·3 other productions here, including The Day of the Jackal
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13753 languages
in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)
railway station in the London Borough of Westminster, England, UK
England ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Also shot at St Pancras railway station, Blenheim Palace and 8 more·2 other productions here, including Jason Bourne·Part of the Mission: Impossible film series
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13853 languages
in Me at the zoo (2005)
zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
United States ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
1 other production here, including The Jennie Project
“The very first YouTube video, Me at the zoo, was shot in the San Diego Zoo and was uploaded to YouTube on April 23, 2005, by the website's co-founder, Jawed Karim.” Wikipedia
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13953 languages
in Superman Returns (2006)
public park in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
United States ·landscapes & nature ·renowned
Also shot at Los Angeles, New York City and 9 more·1 other production here, including The Adjustment Bureau
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14053 languages
in Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
city hall in Canada
Canada ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Also shot at Toronto, Hamilton·1 other production here, including The Sentinel·Part of the Resident Evil film series
“The fight was originally scripted to appear in a train station and focus heavily on interaction with props, though was eventually shot in an open space outside Toronto City Hall after Witt decided to give the fight less screen time.” Wikipedia
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14153 languages
in Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
headquarters of the McLaren Group
England ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
1 other production here, including F1
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14252 languages
in For Your Eyes Only (1981)
rock formation with cluster of Greek Orthodox monasteries
Greece ·landscapes & nature ·iconic
Also shot at London, Pinewood Studios·Part of the James Bond film series
“For the Meteora shoots, a Greek bishop was paid to allow filming in the monasteries, but the uninformed Eastern Orthodox monks were mostly critical of production rolling in their installations.” Wikipedia
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14352 languages
in Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001)
skyscraper in Hong Kong
Hong Kong ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Also shot at Los Angeles Convention Center, Vasquez Rocks and 11 more·Part of the Star Trek franchise
“In Star Trek: Voyager, the building is used as the exterior of Starfleet Communications Research Center.” Wikipedia
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14452 languages
in Les Misérables (2012)
boarding school in Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK
England ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Winchester College, College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NA·Official site
Also shot at London, Pinewood Studios and 7 more
“Filming locations in England included Boughton House, the Chantry Chapel and Cloisters at Winchester College, Winchester Cathedral Close, Her Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth, Chatham Dockyard, the Ashridge Estate, St Mary the Virgin Church, Ewelme, South Oxfordshire and Pinewood Studios.” Wikipedia
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145 52 languages
“It was used as a backdrop for the film Das Boot (1981) and Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).” Wikipedia
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14651 languages
in Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
Royal Park in London, England, UK
England ·landscapes & nature ·notable
Also shot at Hong Kong, Paris and 5 more·1 other production here, including Leisurely Pedestrians, Open Topped Buses and Hansom Cabs with Trotting Horses
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14751 languages
National Museum of Natural History
in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
natural history museum in Washington, D.C.
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
10th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560·Official site
Also shot at Almería, Alcazaba y Murallas del Cerro de San Cristóbal and 4 more·Part of the DC Extended Universe
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14851 languages
in Hannibal (2001)
main railway station in Washington, D.C.
United States ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Also shot at Washington, D.C., Biltmore Estate and 1 more
“After leaving Italy on 5 June 2000, the production moved to Washington, D.C. Filming took place over six days at Washington Union Station.” Wikipedia
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14951 languages
in Ocean's Twelve (2004)
villa
Italy ·landmarks & buildings ·notable
Via Regina 2b
Also shot at Chicago, Paris and 6 more·2 other productions here, including Murder Mystery·Part of the Ocean's film series
“In 2004, the building and grounds were used as a filming location for the movie Ocean's Twelve, serving as the villa of a gentleman thief named François Toulour.” Wikipedia
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15050 languages
in Jupiter Ascending (2015)
Museum of modern and contemporary art in Bilbao, Spain
Spain ·landmarks & buildings ·renowned
Avenida Abandoibarra, 2·Official site
“The opening scenes show the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and Dancing House in Prague, both of which were designed by Frank Gehry.” Wikipedia
The rest of the atlas is on the map: 32,211 places and 32,087 productions, including the thousands recorded too loosely to rank.