ITALY – Venice, San Nicolo Monastery at Lido // Moonraker (1979)
In “Moonraker”, the MI6 hosts a secret monastery base in the Brazilian jungle. The monastery is real – but you won’t find it in the jungle.
Continue readingIn “Moonraker”, the MI6 hosts a secret monastery base in the Brazilian jungle. The monastery is real – but you won’t find it in the jungle.
Continue readingTokyo might be a megacity – but there is an location of peace right in its center. The New Otani luxury hotel has a 400-years old Japanese garden, an oasis of its kind. Only Bond can’t enjoy the place: He gets attacked here twice.
Continue readingIn “Goldeneye” the Langham in London became the “Grand Hotel Europe” in St. Petersburg. The fake name is a clever nod.
Continue readingIn “Die Another Day” Bond enjoys some time in Cuba. The crew filmed in Spain – and recreated the coastline at a quite enjoyable beach. And we found the perfect heladeria to sweeten your stay.
Continue readingSotheby’s is a world-known auction house – and plays a major role in both a Bond short story and a Bond film. Besides the place, the whole area is magic: London’s stylish neighborhood Mayfair!
Continue readingConvicts saw the Bridge of Sighs from the inside, Bond played it more safe with a gondola ride. Nowadays you can have it both: Here are your best options to see the magnificent bridge. Continue reading
Convicts saw the Bridge of Sighs from the inside, Bond played it more safe with a gondola ride. Nowadays you can have it both: Here are your best options to see the magnificent bridge. Continue reading
Convicts saw the Bridge of Sighs from the inside, Bond played it more safe with a gondola ride. Nowadays you can have it both: Here are your best options to see the magnificent bridge. Continue reading
No wonder, MI6 agent Mitchell double-crossed the secret service. The rent for his London flat in WaterGardens is not for everybody. This is how to find the location!
Continue readingConservatorio Benedetto Marcello in Venice has a special place in Bond history: Two different Bonds pursue two different Bond Women at the same location. We can’t blame him: The Palazzo really is a magic place!
Continue readingEven Bond clocks out – and returns to a cozy home. Or at least a home in a cozy neighborhood. And since “Spectre” we know where to look.
Continue readingThe Little Nellie fight is a great part of “You Only Live Twice”. But when the stunts turned bloody, the crew had to move from Japan to Andalusia. This is how to get to the right mountains.
Continue readingIn “Skyfall”, the MI6 sets shop in an underground car park next to the Smithfield Meat Market. The place may seem inconspicuous. But look closely, London’s blood-soaked history shines through at every corner.
Continue reading“Moonraker” presents a Venice full of love and action. One area combines both – without being too crowded. This is, why you should visit Cannaregio!
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“Moonraker” presents a Venice full of love and action. One area combines both – without being too crowded. This is, why you should visit Cannaregio!
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