Where was The Italian Job filmed

Locations

• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  In movie

  Scene where

  Real

  Los Angeles Airport on the map

  Scene was shot LAX is the fourth busiest airport in the world (2nd in the United States) that covers over 3,500 acres near the beach between Westchester & El Segundo. The airport first opened in 1930 under the name Mines Field and got its current name in 1949. Four parallel runways serve the airport the longest of which is almost 13,000 ft long. LAX has nine passenger terminals with 128 gates as well as a cargo terminal and heliport. The distinctive googie-style Theme Building in the center of the terminal complex was designed in 1961 by architect Paul Williams. The arched structure contains a panoramic retro-futuristic restaurant with views of the airport.

  Los Angeles, Los Angeles Airport

• Los Angeles Union Station

  In movie

  Scene where Minis with the gold should escape from this train station.

  Real

  Union Station on the map

  Scene was shot at Union Station in Los Angeles, is a grand terminal built in the 1930s to consolidate several railroad services. It was erected on the ruins of the city's original Chinatown at a cost of $11 million. The station was designed largely by John and Donald Parkinson in a mishmash of different styles. Across the tracks, connected by an underground tunnel, is the Patsauras Transit Plaza, designed by Ehrenkrantz & Eckstut, where several bus lines run and the Metro offices are located.

  Los Angeles, Union Station

• Sepulveda Dam Spillway

  In movie

  Scene where

  Real

  Sepulveda Dam Spillway on the map

  Scene was shot

  Los Angeles

• St. Mark's Square

  In movie

  Scene where Charlie meets John on the square.

  Real

  St. Mark's Square on the map

  Scene was shot in St. Mark's Square, Venice, near the Doge's Palace

  Venice