ITALY – Rome, Colosseum // Spectre (2015)
The Colosseum in Rome is one of the main tourist attractions. But what to see after the visit? Hip and urban Monti is just around the corner!
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One Night in Bangkok
THAILAND – Bangkok, Rajadamnern Stadion // The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
The Rajadamnern Stadion is home to the fiercest Muay Thai fighters of Thailand – and to a Bond location. But to enjoy an evening, you’ve got to be prepared. Continue reading
At Lucia Sciarra’s Villa
ITALY – Rome, Villa di Fiorano // Spectre (2015)
Villa di Fiorano is one of Rome’s finest estates. Bond spent one night here with Lucia Sciarra – but to see the villa, you’ll have to have the necessary wherewithal.
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Bregenz is not for Everybody
AUSTRIA – Bregenz // Quantum of Solace (2008)
Bregenz at Lake Constance hosts the world’s largest floating stage. But that wasn’t what convinced the Bond makers to stop for a visit.
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Along the Khlong
THAILAND – Bangkok, Wat Nang Chi Chotikaram at Khlong Dan // The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
Don’t go to the wrong floating market – but the original one! The real place of the boat action in “The Man With the Golden Gun” is Khlong Dan. And it is perfectly hidden.
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Spectre in the Tunnel
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Castle Baynard Tunnel // Spectre (2015)
Castle Baynard Tunnel looks spectacular in the movie – but not that much in real life. That shouldn’t bother you: a great location is just around the corner! Continue reading
The Battle of Mueang Boran
THAILAND – The Dvaravati House at Mueang Boran // The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
Mueang Boran, the Ancient City, is a beautiful treasure overseen by many Bangkok tourists. The open-air museum hosts some unique buildings – including a certain karate school. Continue reading
Wet Times at Wapping
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Ornamental Canal & Tobacco Docks // The World Is Not Enough (1999)
The Ornamental Canal in Wapping, London looks pretty plain. Luckily, James Bond came around to add some spice to the waters. Continue reading
Поехали!
RUSSIA – Preobrazhenskaya Square in St. Petersburg // GoldenEye (1995)
The Transfiguration Cathedral at the Preobrazhenskaya Square is the center of the famous tank scene from James Bond “GoldenEye” – and the place, where the horse statue starts to fly. Continue reading
A Skyscraper in Saigon
THAILAND – Bangkok, Sinn Sathorn Tower // Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
Sinn Sathorn Tower in Bangkok is the real Saigon Headquarter from Elliot Carver in “Tomorrow Never Dies”. The neighborhood is worth a visit! Continue reading
Bangkok Heights
THAILAND – Bangkok, Chareonkrung, Chang Nak Alley, the Golden Mount & Tha Dien Daeng // Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
When Bond comes to Bangkok, he doesn’t just visit the city – he sees the whole town in a five minute motorbike rush. These are the main stations of the chase. Continue reading
The London Daylights
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Malaysia House at Trafalgar Square // The Living Daylights (1987) & Skyfall (2012)
Malaysia House at Trafalgar Square may look dull – but has it’s own little spy story. At least in the world of James Bond. Continue reading