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Imagine: you’re walking through the streets of New York and suddenly recognize an iconic location from your favorite movie or series. That sense of recognition is exactly what makes public movie locations so special. From the cute and romantic streets of Paris to the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand – they are everywhere.
Public filming locations
Film locations are where the line between fiction and reality often blurs. Film locations are not just backdrops; they are vibrant settings where our favorite films come to life. Through the choice of location, a film can create a certain atmosphere and help convey a sense of authenticity, transporting the viewer to another world. Film locations can even become iconic tourist destinations.
Gossip Girl
As most Gossip Girl fans probably know, almost the entire series is set in New York. So many locations in this city can be recognized from the series. The most iconic ones are:
New York Palace Hotel, also known as the home of the Bass and Van der Woodsen family
The Waldorf apartment, located at 1136 5th Avenue.
Grand Central Terminal, where it all begins.
Constance Billard & St. Judes, located in Museum of the City of New York.
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Emily in Paris
The series Emily in Paris, as the name suggests, is set in Paris. In the series, we follow Emily as she experiences the challenges and highlights of life in the French capital. Some of the locations and cafes to visit for yourself are:
Terra Nera, restaurant where Gabriel works.
Place de l’Estrapade, the square where Emily’s apartment is located.
Le Café de la Nouvelle Mairie, one of Emily and her friend Mindy’s favorite meeting places.
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The Devil Wears Prada
This film was shot in two different cities, New York and Paris. Well-known locations in New York are:
The McGraw-Hill Building, home of Elias-Clarke, 1221 6th Avenue.
SoHo, where Andy meets designer James Holt, 56 Crosby Street.
The Plaza Hotel, where many important scenes take place, including the famous confrontation between Andy and Miranda Priestly.
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Notting Hill
An old classic, set in the neighborhood called Notting Hill in London. This film also has several locations to visit:
Portobello Road, the street and market is an important location in the film and provides a good backdrop for William and Anna’s encounters.
The blue door house, in the film this is the house where William lives and where many important scenes take place, 280 Westbourne Park Road.
The Ritz Hotel, a luxury hotel in London where Anna stays during her visit to the city.
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Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia is a musical film set in the beautiful Greek islands and mainland Greece. Here are some exact locations where the film was shot:
Skiathos, The famous Kastani beach on Skiathos served as the location for some of its most iconic scenes, including the songs “Lay All Your Love on Me” and “Does Your Mother Know.”
Skopelos: This island was another important filming location for the movie. The picturesque port of Skopelos town and nearby Kastani beach were used for several scenes, including the memorable “Dancing Queen” song.
Pelion (mainland Greece): Some scenes were filmed on mainland Greece, particularly in the Pelion region. The mountainous landscapes and traditional villages of Pelion served as the backdrop for some of the quieter scenes in the film.
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