Nov 21, 2025

Top 8 movie destinations you should definitely visit in real life

Aanya Mehta

Dubrovnik, Croatia: Game of Thrones

The old fortified city served as King’s Landing. Explore the walls, Lovrijenac Fortress, and narrow medieval streets that brought Westeros to life.

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Hobbiton, New Zealand: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

Walk through the Shire, explore Bag End, grab a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, and enjoy the rolling emerald hills that made Middle earth iconic.

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Matamata and Wellington, New Zealand: Avatar

The lush forests and dramatic mountains inspired parts of Pandora’s landscapes, Wellington's Weta Workshop gives a behind the scenes tour of the visual effects.

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New York City, USA: Spider-Man, Home Alone 2, The Avengers

NYC has endless film spots: Times Square, Central Park, the Empire State Building, and iconic brownstones seen in countless blockbusters.

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Oxford, England: Harry Potter Series

Visit the Hogwarts Great Hall inspiration at Christ Church, walk through the Bodleian Library corridors, and explore cloisters used in various scenes.

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Petra, Jordan: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

The famous Treasury carved into rose red rock served as the final resting place of the Holy Grail in the film. It’s even more magnificent in reality.

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Salzburg, Austria: The Sound of Music

Relive Maria’s journey: Mirabell Gardens, Nonnberg Abbey, the lakes of the Salzkammergut. The entire city is a musical time capsule.

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Skellig Michael, Ireland: Star Wars: The Last Jedi

A dramatic, ancient monastic island where Luke Skywalker trained Rey; its rugged cliffs and stone huts make it one of the most striking cinematic locations.

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