UNITED KINGDOM – London, Childers Street // Skyfall (2012)
Where do hide a real tresure? In southern London! In “Skyfall”, Bond brings back the Aston Martin DB5 – from an inconspicuous location.
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A Short Stop in Shanghai
CHINA – Shanghai Airport // Skyfall (2012)
Lots of the Shanghai scenes in “Skyfall” had been filmed in London and Ascot. But a second unit crew still was in China – for some night-time shots.
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Island of Death
JAPAN – Hashima Island off Nagasaki // Skyfall (2012)
A battleship-shaped island off the Japanese coast is the villain hideout in “Skyfall”. Fitting: Hashima Island itself has a dark past.
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Czech Train Checkout
CZECH REPUBLIC – Ústí nad Orlicí & Prague, Úholičky Train Station // Casino Royale (2006)
A beautiful train ride from Switzerland to Montenegro? All filmed in the Czech Republic! The crew of “Casino Royale” knew, how to trick the audience.
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C stands for Corridor
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Freemason’s Hall // Spectre (2015)
A place of secrecy in the heart of London? Perfect for a spy thriller! And Bond isn’t even the only one, who filmed at the Freemason’s Hall.
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Mitchell’s Flat
UNITED KINGDOM – London, The Water Gardens // Quantum of Solace (2008)
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!
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Pursuit at the Palazzo
ITALY – Venice, Palazzetto Pisani & Conservatorio Benedetto Marcello // Moonraker (1979) & Casino Royale (2006)
Conservatorio 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!
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Visiting Bonds Apartment
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Stanley Gardens // Spectre (2015)
Even 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.
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The Dark Past of Smithfield
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Smithfield Market // Skyfall (2012)
In “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.
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Hidden Corners of Piazza San Marco
ITALY – Venice, Piazza San Marco & Torre dell’Orologio & Sotoportego del Cavaletto & Calle Barcaroli & Venini Glass // Moonraker (1979) & Casino Royale (2006)
Piazza San Marco is the cultural and touristic heart of Venice. And it is full of famous (and hidden) James Bond movie locations. Let us guide you through all the right places.
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MI6 at the Barbican
UNITED KINGDOM – London, The Barbican // Quantum of Solace (2008)
In “Quantum of Solace”, the MI6 finds a new home in the Barbican. We can’t blame the spooks: The venue lets you step out of the London rush.
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La Gaeta by Boat
ITALY – Lago di Como, Villa la Gaeta // Casino Royale (2006)
At the end of “Casino Royale”, Bond says his signature line for the first time – at beautiful Villa La Gaeta. The luxury lake house isn’t easy to access. But there are a few tricks. Continue reading