The white sands of the Bahamas and the lush greens of the Czech Republic: Daniel Craig’s first adventure as James Bond brings him around the world. These are the Casino Royale movie locations. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Czech Republic
Exploring the modern Prague
CZECH REPUBLIC – Prague, Ministry of Transportation // Casino Royale (2006)
A ministry doubles for a museum, well. But vis-à-vis to the building is an area just across the busy historical centre – that offers you a whole new view on modern Prague. Continue reading
M’s Monastery
CZECH REPUBLIC – Prague, Strahov Monastery // Casino Royale (2006)
Sometimes the British House of Commons is right in the historic heart of Prague. And then even in a holy ground – like the Strahov Monastery. Continue reading
Dead Bodies Society
CZECH REPUBLIC – Prague, Vitkov Monument // Casino Royale (2006)
The “Body Worlds” exhibition in Miami surrounds James Bond with dead bodies. Filming took place in Prague – deep inside the Vitkov Monument. Continue reading
It all points to Prague
CZECH REPUBLIC – Prague International Airport // Casino Royale (2006)
A small airport can host a lot of action – so no wonder, Prague served as Miami in the Casino Royale airport scene. Continue reading
The Kaisers Casino
CZECH REPUBLIC – Karlovy Vary, Kaiserbad Spa // Casino Royale (2006)
It has been a noble bath house and a fancy casino. Nowadays, the renaissance modelled “Kaiserbad” in Karlovy Vary is empty – but invites you for its looks none the less. Continue reading
A Splendide Choice
CZECH REPUBLIC – Karlovy Vary, Grandhotel Pupp // Casino Royale (2006)
The Casino Royale Hotel “Splendide” was a place of luxe and lavishness. Soon, a real hotel named “Splendid” opened in Montenegro. But get not confused: The real grandezza still waits in a small spa haven in eastern Czech Republic. Continue reading
It’s all about the Money
CZECH REPUBLIC – Karlovy Vary, Mill Colonnade // Casino Royale (2006)
Small town Karlovy Vary is a spa haven in eastern Czech Republic. Tourists come for healthy sulfurous fountains – you should come for the splendid architecture. Continue reading
A Village of Wood and Water
CZECH REPUBLIC – Loket // Casino Royale (2006)
The Czech region Bohemia is famous for hearty meals and enjoying life in style. No place lives up to that like the scenic village Loket. Come for the leisure – and stay for some knedlíky! Continue reading
Blood and Sandstone
CZECH REPUBLIC – Prague, Danube House // Casino Royale (2006)
It might not be the fanciest location for a relaunch of astute agent James Bond, but with its futuristic architecture the Danube House is the right kind of understating pal. But how Bond managed to trick the overattentive doorman will maybe be a secret forever. Continue reading