UNITED KINGDOM – London, Childers Street // Skyfall (2012)
Where do hide a real tresure? In southern London! In “Skyfall”, Bond brings back the Aston Martin DB5 – from an inconspicuous location.
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C stands for Corridor
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Freemason’s Hall // Spectre (2015)
A place of secrecy in the heart of London? Perfect for a spy thriller! And Bond isn’t even the only one, who filmed at the Freemason’s Hall.
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THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH Movie Locations – from Azerbaijan to Spain
Exploding oil pipelines in the Caucasian Mountains, a nuclear submarine in the Bosporus: “The World Is Not Enough” offers a rich thriller plot combining beautiful movie locations in both East and West. This is how to find them!
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A Russian Hotel in London
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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Auction Action at Sotheby’s
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Sotheby’s // Octopussy (1983)
Sotheby’s is a world-known auction house – and plays a major role in both a Bond short story and a Bond film. Besides the place, the whole area is magic: London’s stylish neighborhood Mayfair!
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Mitchell’s Flat
UNITED KINGDOM – London, The Water Gardens // Quantum of Solace (2008)
No wonder, MI6 agent Mitchell double-crossed the secret service. The rent for his London flat in WaterGardens is not for everybody. This is how to find the location!
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Visiting Bonds Apartment
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Stanley Gardens // Spectre (2015)
Even Bond clocks out – and returns to a cozy home. Or at least a home in a cozy neighborhood. And since “Spectre” we know where to look.
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The Dark Past of Smithfield
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Smithfield Market // Skyfall (2012)
In “Skyfall”, the MI6 sets shop in an underground car park next to the Smithfield Meat Market. The place may seem inconspicuous. But look closely, London’s blood-soaked history shines through at every corner.
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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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MI6 at the Barbican
UNITED KINGDOM – London, The Barbican // Quantum of Solace (2008)
In “Quantum of Solace”, the MI6 finds a new home in the Barbican. We can’t blame the spooks: The venue lets you step out of the London rush.
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Bond’s Rock
UNITED KINGDOM – Gibraltar // You Only Live Twice (1967) & The Living Daylights (1987)
The famous opening scene from “The Living Daylights” shows all of Gibraltar – from the mountain top to the yacht harbour. But it wasn’t the only time, Bond visited the peninsula.
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Driving Home for Business
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Whitehall Court // No Time To Die (2021)
Whitehall is the political heart of London – and a James Bond location galore. But “No Time To Die” has managed to find yet another corner of the area, that hasn’t been filmed.
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