10 Famous Film Locations Around the World to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
1. Matamata, New Zealand – Hobbiton Movie Set
The lush green hills of New Zealand served as the backdrop for Middle Earth in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. One of the most famous locations is the Hobbiton Movie Set located in Matamata. This magical place transports visitors to a fantasy world complete with hobbit holes, gardens, and even The Green Dragon Inn where you can enjoy a pint.
2. Petra, Jordan – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Petra is an ancient archaeological city that was made famous by Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade film. Visitors to this location can explore sandstone cliffs, tombs, temples, and even a treasury building carved into rock formations dating back to 300 BC.
3. Dubrovnik, Croatia – Game of Thrones
Dubrovnik serves as King’s Landing on HBO’s hit show Game of Thrones. Visitors can walk through Old Town Dubrovnik and see familiar sites such as Fort Lovrijenac which served as Red Keep on the show or climb up Srđ Hill for panoramic views.
4. Florence, Italy – Inferno
Dan Brown’s novel Inferno was turned into a movie starring Tom Hanks where they explored Renaissance art history across Rome and Florence cities in Italy while solving puzzles around Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy book series-inspired plotline.
5. Sydney Australia – Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo features many locations around Sydney Harbour including Manly Wharf where Marlin & Dory catch their first ride on “The E.A.C.” (East Australian Current), Bondi Beach featured in Bruce’s initiation scenes at his Fish-Eaters Anonymous meetings & P Sherman 42 Wallaby Way street sign which doesn’t actually exist but could be inspired from streets like Wallis St or Warringah Road.
6. Salzburg Austria – Sound Of Music
The Sound of Music is a classic film that tells the story of Maria and the von Trapp family. The movie was filmed in Salzburg, Austria where visitors can tour locations such as Mirabell Gardens, Nonnberg Abbey or even stay at Schloss Leopoldskron which served as the exterior shot for the Von Trapp villa.
7. New York City, USA – Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters is a cult classic film set in New York City where visitors can see famous landmarks like Columbia University which served as Ghostbusters Headquarters or go to Hook & Ladder Company 8 fire station for photo ops with an authentic Ecto-1 parked outside.
8. Phang Nga Bay, Thailand – James Bond: The Man With The Golden Gun
Phang Nga Bay is home to limestone cliffs rising out of emerald green waters making it one of Thailand’s most beautiful landscapes. This location became famous when it was featured in James Bond: The Man With The Golden Gun.
9. Tokyo Japan – Lost In Translation
Lost in Translation tells a story about two strangers who meet while staying at a hotel in Tokyo, Japan where visitors can visit Park Hyatt Hotel and enjoy stunning nighttime views from their luxurious bar located on top floor or visit Shibuya Crossing considered busiest pedestrian crossing worldwide.
10. Santorini Greece – Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! features many beautiful locations but none more so than Santorini Greece, with its whitewashed buildings overlooking Aegean Sea and vibrant nightlife scene along narrow streets lined with shops restaurants & bars providing perfect backdrop for romantic musical comedy plotline.
In conclusion, visiting these famous film locations around the world provides travelers with an opportunity to explore new places while also reliving some of their favorite movie moments on a budget without sacrificing luxury accommodations they need to enjoy their vacation completely all while experiencing different cultures and lifestyles that each location offers within itself.