10 Famous Movie Sets You Can Visit

Probably, there is no such person who would not like cinema. And if the film is really liked, often there is an interest in its history. The viewer is looking for information about filming, actors. Of course, he will want to know how the film was made and where. In many cases, film sets are destroyed after filming, but there are always exceptions to the rule. Some scenery you can see with your own eyes. They attract the attention of tourists, despite the “venerable” age of the films in which they were used. We bring to your attention a list of 10 famous movie sets that you can visit.

10 Port Royal – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Port Royal is the capital of pirates. This city attracted pirates for several reasons, but unfortunately, it will no longer be possible to see it in reality. It was flooded by the Caribbean Sea. But you can see the scenery of the city. They are located on the island of St. Vicente, in Vallilabu Bay. Millions were spent recreating Port Royal, but Disney decided not to use CGI. After the end of filming, the film organizers thought for a long time what to do with the newly built Port Royal. The locals persuaded them to leave everything as it is, promising to look after the scenery and keep it in good condition. Now they make good money, the flow of tourists is inexhaustible. Everyone wants to visit the “pirate city”, which they saw only on the screens.

9. Fire Station – “Ghostbusters” (1984)

Ghostbusters couldn’t think of anything better than using a fire station as an office. These are not decorations, these are real buildings. The fire station, which is located in Manhattan – Hook & Ladder Company 8 is still working, it was filmed from the outside. Fire Station #23 in Los Angeles has been abandoned for a long time, filming was done inside. Hook & Ladder Company 8 is often visited by tourists. It is a good distance from other New York attractions, so get ready to spend a lot of time on the road. You will recognize the station immediately, it looks exactly like in the movie. In addition, the emblem of the Ghostbusters is painted in front of the doors of the building, of course with the addition of attributes of the fire department.

8. The World of Harry Potter – “Harry Potter” (2001-2011)

The world of Harry Potter exists, you can visit it and see everything with your own eyes. It is located near London. The organizers of the film decided to leave the scenery for tourists and did not lose. This place is wildly popular. The museum can accommodate up to 5 people per day. The cinema complex successfully combines built scenery, various exhibits, and computer graphics will help you find yourself in a fairy tale. The museum even received an award for its use of modern technology. There is a cafe with food from the film, as well as a gift shop on site.

7. Hobbiton – The Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit (2001-2014)

Hobbiton was built on the outskirts of the city of Matamata. The initiator was the director Peter Jackson, he had been looking for a suitable place for the filming of the film “The Lord of the Rings” for a long time. It was found, but there was a farm nearby. Peter persuaded the owners of the farm, promising them a new rich life. Soon a town was built. After filming, the hobbit village passed into the possession of farmers. They, of course, opened it to tourists. But the materials for the manufacture were temporary, so the scenery soon began to collapse. In 2011, Peter returned to film The Hobbit, when the hobbit village was fortified. Now it is one of the most visited attractions in the country.

6. District 12 – The Hunger Games (2012-2015)

Discrete 12 is the poorest neighborhood in America. It was filmed in the abandoned village of Henry Mill River Village. It is located in Northern California. The decorators changed almost nothing in this village, they left everything as it was. The setting was perfect for filming the movie. Unfortunately, the village is private property and is closed to the public. If you really want to go there, you will have to negotiate with its owners. The owners did not turn it into a museum, but decided to put it up for sale. So maybe things will change in the near future.

5. West City – “The Good, the Bad, the Ugly” (1966)

The famous westerns were filmed in the Spanish desert of Tabernas in the province of Almeria. A small town was built for filming, it is all imbued with the spirit of the Wild West. Not only The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, but also many westerns were filmed here. There were more and more decorations. Over time, the town decided to leave and open a theme park. On its territory there is a cinema museum, a zoo, a collection of cacti. Shows are regularly held here, performances are played, and visitors to the park will definitely not be bored.

4. Shawshank Prison – The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The prison building was built in the Ohio city of Mansfield. Several clips and even a couple of films were shot in it. But she really gained attention after the release of The Shawshank Redemption. The prison operated until 1990, in which prisoners served their sentences all this time. In total there were about 155 thousand people, 200 of them died. It has now been upgraded to a tourist attraction. Thrill-seekers often visit the prison. They admit that an ominous atmosphere reigns in the prison and it is quite uncomfortable to be there.

3. Tatooine – Star Wars (1977-2005)

The planet Tatooine is in Tunisia. All decorative buildings are made of clay and sand. A visit to Tatooine is included in the program of many excursions. Tourists are brought there in jeeps. The impressions of tourists about the town are rather contradictory: some are satisfied with the tour, some do not understand at all what they can see there. But most likely the overall impression depends on the person’s attitude to the film. His fans are often delighted. But nothing is specially equipped for tourists, very often they complain about the lack of a canopy and the intense heat.

2. Temple of the Holy Grail – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

The Temple of the Holy Grail in the film gives the impression of a small scenery, which was created using computer graphics, it looks so unusual. But this is a real building that has existed for more than 2 millennia. Temple of Al-Kazne is located in Jordan, in the city of Petra. The museum attracts the attention of many tourists. Its visit guarantees amazing impressions, no one will remain indifferent.

1. Bates Motel – “Psycho” (1960)

The scenery of the motel, as well as the mansion owned by the Bates family, is a must-see for every movie buff. Director Alfred Hitchcock didn’t look for such a finished building, he wanted everything to look like he intended. He always paid attention to the little things. And although the construction of the scenery became an unnecessary headache, Alfred did not change his mind. Now there are regular tours. The house really makes an ominous impression. If you do not have the opportunity to visit the motel, you can search for its description on the Internet. There are many photos of each room on the network, everything is painted down to the smallest detail.