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
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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
Fighting the Past
UNITED KINGDOM – London, National Gallery // Skyfall (2012)
Turners “Fighting Temeraire” is just a “bloody big ship” to James Bond. And yet so much more, when you look closely – and consider the ending of “Skyfall”. Continue reading
SKYFALL Movie Locations – from Istanbul to Scotland
James Bond travels the world, since more than 50 years. These are the Skyfall movie locations, from Istanbul to London. And from Japan up to Scotland. Continue reading
A Shanghai rooftop pool – amidst London
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Canary Riverside Spa // Skyfall (2012)
Want to relax like James Bond at a Shanghai rooftop pool? Just visit Londons Canary Wharf instead! Continue reading
The Colors of Westminster
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Westminster & HM Treasury // Skyfall (2012) & Spectre (2015)
James Bond loves to play around Westminster and Whitehall – it is the political center of London. And the touristic one. Continue reading
What goes Up must come Down
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Broadgate Tower // Skyfall (2012)
One must not travel far to see Shanghai – or Londons Victorian past. The Broadgate Tower offers both. Continue reading
The Hildebrand Rarity
UNITED KINGDOM – London, “Hildebrand Safe House” // Spectre (2015)
Trafalgar Square is a hotspot of James Bond movie locations. With the Hildebrand Safe House, Spectre added a real conspiratorial one to the list. Continue reading
The Heart of Whitehall
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Old War Office Building // Octopussy (1983), A View to a Kill (1985), Licence to Kill (1989), Skyfall (2012) & Spectre (2015)
The War Office is a relict of the old empire, but still shapes the heart of the new kingdom. It is a Bond home for the ages. Continue reading
Discovering Bonds Heritage
UNITED KINGDOM – London, College of Arms // On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)
The College of Arms in London is not only a location in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. It is the treasure room to Bonds real heritage. Continue reading
Royal Touchdown
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Buckingham Palace // Die Another Day (2002)
The Buckingham Palace is a jewel in the heart of London – and home to the royal family. They were not amused, when the Bond crew wanted to film in front of their door. At first. Continue reading
Rise from the Tube
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Embankment Station // Skyfall (2012)
Embankment Station is in the heart of London – as a filming location it might not be that spectacular. But as a hub to get around, it is perfect! Continue reading