The majority of the world’s population love to indulge in TV and movies. Some even settle down every evening to watch their favourite soaps.
It’s quite often that we find ourselves immersed in a movie, and we just can’t turn away from the screen. Whether it’s the acting, the plot or even the incredible scenery, there’s something to keep us hooked.
Have you ever seen a film with such incredible backdrops that you’ve actually thought about visiting that location?
Many of us put the background down to clever editing techniques. Nowhere can ever be that beautiful or bizarre, can it? In actual fact, it can.
This world is a beautiful and diverse place – what with its mesmerising landscapes and stunning buildings. And yes, iconic TV and films have been put under extensive editing, but some of these places and buildings actually exist. That’s right. You can visit these extraordinary places, it’s knowing where to find them that’s the tricky part!
Climadoor were fascinated by the idea of visiting these places. So, they did their research and came up with a list of the most iconic TV and film sets that anyone can visit.
So, while the world is in lockdown, they decided to create a Magical Mystery Door virtual tour with some of the most famous film and TV locations around the world. Take a look!
Monica’s Apartment – Friends
If you’re planning to visit the Big Apple, take a wander down Bedford Street in the West Village of NYC. Here, you’ll find the building used for Monica’s apartment.
When watching Friends, you may notice that they use the exterior of a building to transition between shots. This building is a real building that sits on the corner of Bedford Street, at number 90 to be exact.
The building used in Friends is actually a typical American restaurant called Little Owl Restaurant.
Star Wars – Mos Eisley
What if we told you that you could visit the Tatooine spaceport of Mos Eisley? Well, you can.
This set was filmed in Ong Jemal in Tunisia and is open to the public. The set has been fully preserved to keep the magic of the movies alive.
Many cosplayers flock to this location every year and battle under the summer sun with their lightsabers. It’s an incredible experience.
Stranger Things – Hawkins Middle School
Hawkins Middle School is one of the main settings for Netflix’s major television series. Despite Hawkins town being filmed in Indiana, the set for Hawkins Middle School is actually found in Stockbridge. Hawkins Middle School is situated in a derelict house, tucked away in this quiet town.
Luckily for the town’s occupants, Stranger Things brought tourists to the area – what with them attending many Stranger Things tours. The economy of Stockbridge has risen since the location of Hawkins Middle School was discovered.
Jurassic Park – Isla Nublar
Many of you may be shocked to discover that Isla Nublar from Jurassic Park isn’t actually full of dinosaurs. We know, it’s such a disappointment. But, the island is real!
Isla Nublar is actually the island of Kauai in Hawaii – also known as Garden Isle. Garden Isle is a true representation of this beautiful island. The island of Kauai is full of tropical rainforest, vibrant plants, and crystal clear waters.
Whether you’re a Jurassic Park fan or not, the island of Kauai is definitely worth a visit.
Game of Thrones – King’s Landing
Game of Thrones has been watched all over the world, by hundreds of thousands of people. One of the most memorable sets for Game of Thrones is the capital of the Seven Kingdoms, King’s Landing. We bet you can’t tell us where it is though?
King’s Landing is situated in the small coastal town of Dubrovnik in Croatia. We must say, the editors of Game of Thrones did tweak the backdrop slightly, however no beauty was lost. Upon visiting this Mediterranean town, you can climb up 175 steps to Fort Lovrijenac and look out over the entire town.
Many Game of Thrones fans head up these steps to really understand the feeling of leading the knights into battle.
Sherlock – Baker Street
Baker Street is the only location on our list that actually exists in real life. While all of the places on our lists are real life locations, 221B Baker Street is the real address for Sherlock’s home.
221B Baker Street is a museum that pays homage to everything Sherlock. Many visitors head here on their trips to London, and the location is now the most visited tourist attraction in Marylebone.
Alice in Wonderland – Wonderland
Antony House is home to the ‘pocket-sized mansion’, Wonderland, in the hit gothic film Alice in Wonderland.
Antony House is now owned by the National Trust and can be found in Torpoint in Cornwall. It’s hidden away in a tiny village surrounded by panoramic views.
Walking around this building, you’ll find beautifully kept grass and a Japanese pond filled with vibrant plants. You can feel the magic as you wander. Unfortunately (or fortunately), you won’t encounter any Mad Hatters on your visit.
Harry Potter – Hogwarts
The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry can be found at Alnwick Castle in Scotland. Well, the exterior can anyway.
This 14th century building has gorgeous Old English architecture which drew the creators of Harry Potter to it. They didn’t use the building to shoot scenes inside but you can see the castle in scenes where students are flying around it on their broomsticks.
Alnwick Castle is definitely worth a visit – perhaps play a game of quidditch on the lawn.
Take a look through the virtual tour HERE
Image from Climadoor
