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
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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
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
The Core of Istanbul
TURKEY – Istanbul, Eminönü neighborhood & the Deutsche Orientbank // Skyfall (2012)
Istanbul is famous for the touristic area of Sultanahmet and the lively neighborhood Beyoğlu. But it is another area in between the two, that catches most of the city’s pulse: Check out buzzling Eminönü! Continue reading
The Renaissance of Spy Movies
2015 is the year of spy movies. Many of them take a more realistic turn on the world of spooks – something enhanced by the reboot of the Bond series with Daniel Craig. Now it’s 007 himself, who benefits from the spy renaissance. Continue reading
Boom-Bust Bazaar
TURKEY – Istanbul, The Grand Bazaar // From Russia with Love (1963) & Skyfall (2012)
Istanbuls Kapalı Çarşı is one of the world’s biggest covered markets. His bustling alleys and small shops well-nigh invite to either play a 007 hide and seek or totally wreck havoc on a motorcycle chase – both what Bond did in two visits here. Continue reading
On top of the Old
TURKEY – Istanbul, Grand Bazaar rooftop // Skyfall (2012)
A covered market like Kapalı Çarşı in Istanbul is usually known for it’s vibrant shops under the roof. Well, as Bond likes to go other ways, he offers a whole new perspective while driving a motorcycle on the roof. Don’t forget your brightest smile and some Bakshish. Continue reading