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
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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
On a Tank Cruise in St. Petersburg
RUSSIA – The tank chase locations in St. Petersburg // GoldenEye (1995)
The tank chase is one of the most thrilling scenes in James Bonds “GoldenEye”. Some scenes had been done on set, but most parts had been filmed on location in St. Petersburg – including some famous sights. 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
A Merchant’s Dream
GERMANY – Hamburg, Mönckebergstraße // Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
In Hamburg James Bond sent a car flying – only to crash-land it on one of Germany’s finest shopping boulevards. The stunt had been filmed on three locations – why for the shopping fever, there are some more places to visit. Continue reading
Damsel in Delight
TURKEY – Istanbul, Maiden’s Tower // The World Is Not Enough (1999)
Istanbuls Maiden’s Tower was always a place of tragedy – be it in myth or movie. Nowadays its a touristic, quite crowded hot-spot – but with times for leisure as well. Continue reading
A Nordic Welcome
GERMANY – Hamburg Airport // Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
It’s always a good idea to come to Hamburg, Germanys dazzling city up in the north. Rumors say, the people here are reserved. “Getüddel” is, what they would answer to that nonsense. Fly in and find out! Continue reading
Baku at the Bosphorus
TURKEY – Istanbul, Küçüksu Palace // The World Is Not Enough (1999)
As one of Ian Flemings favorite cities, Istanbul was already host to three Bond movies. While most action happened within the city centre, the picturesque Küçüksu Palace is up the Bosphorus – and worth the ride. Continue reading
Behind the Spectre
GERMANY – Hamburg, Hotel Atlantic // Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
Lofty Hotel Atlantic in Hamburg offers all there is for Bond-lovers: classy martinis, international grandeur and a thrilling movie location on its rooftop. The entry to that spot is not for everybody – and comes along with a “spectre” story. Continue reading
Evil Reunion
HUNGARY – Budapest, Memento Park // Goldeneye (1995)
Even no spy is lurking between the monuments of the decayed Communistic Empire nowadays, the flair of the old times still clings to these stone memorials. The Memento Park full of stern socialist statues will be the best deal for a little time travel. Continue reading