UNITED KINGDOM – London, The Langham Hotel // Goldeneye (1995)
In “Goldeneye” the Langham in London became the “Grand Hotel Europe” in St. Petersburg. The fake name is a clever nod.
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Gamble in Paradise
MONACO – Casino de Monte-Carlo // Goldeneye (1995)
You don’t have to be an admiral to have a great time at the Casino de Monte-Carlo. You don’t even have to bring a lot of money. Awe alone is enough for this “Goldeneye” location.
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Delusive Haven
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Saint Sofia Greek Cathedrale // Goldeneye (1995)
A Greek Cathedrale in London doubling as a Russian Church in St. Petersburg? The Bond crew did a lot of tricks for this “Goldeneye” local gem.
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Jumping down the Verzasca Dam
SWITZERLAND – Verzasca Dam // GoldenEye (1995)
GoldenEye opens with a bang: James Bond bungee jumps down 220 metres from Verzasca Dam. We did the bungee jump as well! This is, how it went down (and up again). Continue reading
GOLDENEYE Movie Locations – from St. Petersburg to Puerto Rico
James Bond is back after the Cold War – with bungee-jumps in Switzerland, tank cruises in Russia and telescope fights in the Caribbean. Here are the Goldeneye movie locations!
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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
Ensnared at Mikhailovsky Castle
RUSSIA – Saint Michael’s Castle in St. Petersburg // Goldeneye (1995)
In “Goldeneye”, James Bond gets imprisoned in Saint Michael’s Castle in St. Petersburg. Don’t be afraid to visit, you might get rewarded with a surprising trace to “Octopussy”. Continue reading
MI6 Headquarters
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Vauxhall MI6 Building // the Brosnan and Craig films
The MI6 has its headquarters at Vauxhall. So Bond visits the characteristic building in numerous films – to the enjoyment of the real MI6 agents. Continue reading
Crossing over to Petrograd
RUSSIA – Birzhevoy Bridge in St. Petersburg // GoldenEye (1995)
After the end of the Cold War, Bond is back on a mission in Russia. With St. Petersburg he had chosen one of its most beautiful cities. Continue reading
Bond in Motion
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Somerset House // Goldeneye (1995)
Somerset House in London masqueraded as a dusty St. Petersburg square in “Goldeneye”. You still should take a look – because the fantastic “Bond in Motion” exhibition is just around the corner! Continue reading
City of Czars
RUSSIA – The Winter Palace in St. Petersburg // Goldeneye (1995)
On his visit in St. Petersburg, Bond encounters the Russian defense minister. He resides in a place with Imperial history. Continue reading
At the Banks of Moyka
RUSSIA – Moyka Canal in St. Petersburg // GoldenEye (1995)
Wrecking havoc seems one of Bonds famous activities. Right in the heart of historical St.
Petersburg he shows off his talent by driving a tank through a house or two. Continue reading