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
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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
Taking over Westminster
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Westminster Bridge // Die Another Day (2002) & Spectre (2015)
Westminster Bridge in London is the setting for the dramatic finale in “Spectre” and the location to the secret door from “Die Another Day”. Plus: There is this one George Lazenby photo place. Continue reading
A Shower in Chinatown
THAILAND – Bangkok, Chinatown & Soi Nana // Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
Chinatown in Bangkok is as Chinese as it gets outside of Mao Country: vibrant and a challenge to all your senses. Here is the spot of Wai Lin’s famous shower scene. 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
James Bond’s Island
THAILAND – James Bond Island aka Khao Phing Kan // The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) & Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
James Bond Island is the main attraction at Phang Nga Bay. We found an individual way to experience the hideout from “The Man With The Golden Gun”.
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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