Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Skellig Michael, Ireland—Once home to a medieval monastery and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the dramatic ruins on this isolated island include the steep stairs seen in the film.
Photograph by Keenpress, Nat Geo Images CollectionQuantum of Solace
Panama City, Panama—The National Institute of Culture of Panama, found in the Casco Viejo neighbourhood, was reconceived as a Bolivian hotel in this James Bond film.
Photograph by JJM Stock Photography, Alamy Stock PhotoThe Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings
Hamilton, New Zealand—This lush area was transformed into the Shire, home to Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Tourists can visit much of the merry set—including Bag End and the Green Dragon—which remain intact.
Photograph by Sorajack Mongkolsri / Alamy Stock PhotoMad Max, Fury Road
Swakopmund, Namibia—Previous Mad Max films were shot in Australia, but this sequel was made in the stark Namib Desert, where enormous dunes set a post-apocalyptic mood.
Photograph by Jeff Kerby, Nat Geo Images CollectionThe Beach
Ko Phi Phi, Thailand—Maya Bay, a designated national park, is often crowded. The photogenic cove—bordered by cliffs—has white-sand beaches and clear water.
Photograph by Rolf_52, Alamy Stock PhotoField of Dreams
Dyersville, Iowa, USA—Each year, about 65,000 people make a pilgrimage to this town of 4,000 to see the baseball diamond made for the Oscar-nominated movie—on a farm, surrounded by fields of corn.
Photograph by Charles Ommanney, Getty Images127 Hours
Midway, Utah, USA—The Homestead Crater is a rare geothermal spring hidden inside a limestone rock. It is on a resort property where visitors can swim, soak, or scuba dive.
Photograph by Media Drum World, Alamy Stock PhotoLost in Translation
Tokyo, Japan—Fans of this film will immediately recognise the New York Bar, which sits atop the Park Hyatt. Hotel guests can also replicate the windowsill scene, with its dramatic view.
Photograph by Greg Elms, Getty ImagesWonder Woman
Ravello, Italy—Known for its breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast, the stunning Villa Cimbrone (and its Terrace of Infinity) appear in scenes set in Themyscira, home to the Amazons.
Photograph by Andrea Comi, Getty ImagesEndless Summer
Cape St. Francis, South Africa—In this legendary documentary, surfers are on a quest to find the perfect wave. The beach, which has a lighthouse and many dunes, hosts professional surf competitions.
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