Where was Skyfall filmed
Skyfall
Year: 2012
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Country: Japan, Turkey, United Kingdom
<p>Agent 007 movies are traditionally shot in many locations, using more real locations and less green screens, preferring real special effects to computer-generated ones. The next movie was no exception in London, Istanbul and Japan, showing a lot of interesting locations both in the cities themselves and their surroundings. </p>
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Locations
Adana Train Bridge
In movie
Scene where The scene where the protagonist is involved in a brutal fight atop a speeding train as it crosses a massive, historic railway bridge high above a valley. This exhilarating opening sequence establishes the film's tone and the agent's relentless determination, leading to a dramatic fall that sets up the main storyline and the subsequent quest for revenge.
Real
Scene was shot The scene was shot at the Varda Viaduct, an impressive 99-meter-high railway bridge located in the Taurus Mountains in Adana, Turkey. Built by German engineers in the early 20th century, its grand arches and scenic mountainous surroundings provide a spectacular and perilous setting, making it an iconic structure in Turkish engineering and a memorable backdrop for daring stunts.
Embankment Place
In movie
Scene where Silva escapes from Bond and gets into a police car outside the tube station.
Hankley Common - Field
In movie
Scene where Bond and M arrive at Skyfall estate to prepare for the storm that is coming.
Real
Scene was shot Hankley Common is a 560-hectare (1,400-acre) nature reserve in the south-west of Surrey. It is owned by the Ministry of Defence. Access depends on the military training exercises that take place. The site contains bunkers and walls created to practice for the invasion in Normandy in France in June 1944.
Hankley Common - Road
In movie
Scene where Bond and M arrive at Skyfall estate.
Real
Scene was shot Hankley Common is a 560-hectare (1,400-acre) nature reserve in the south-west of Surrey. It is owned by the Ministry of Defence. Access depends on the military training exercises that take place. The site contains bunkers and walls created to practice for the invasion in Normandy in France in June 1944.
Hashima - Gunkanjima
In movie
Scene where James is taken to Silva’s island. Severine knows what awaits them.
Real
Scene was shot Hashima is an abandoned island of Nagasaki,. It lies about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the center of the city of Nagasaki. It is one of 505 uninhabited islands. More than 5,000 people lived on the island because of the under sea coal mines. The mine was closed and all of the residents departed soon after, leaving the island effectively abandoned for the following three decades. This island is also called "Gunkanjima" because the appearance of the island. The scenes on the island were not actually shot there. Most of them were filmed in the studio (Pinewood Studios). Some of the exterior shots are real. The shot of the yacht arriving at the island is Computer Generated Images (CGI). The shots of the yacht were filmed in Turkey, according to jamesbondlifestyle.com. There are tours to the island since April 22, 2009, but there is a set of rules to comply with.
London Underground Chase
In movie
Scene where The scene where the protagonist engages in a high-octane chase through the bustling London Underground system, navigating crowded platforms and daringly jumping between moving trains. This sequence escalates the tension as he pursues a key antagonist, showcasing the fast-paced and unpredictable nature of urban espionage, with danger lurking in every tunnel.
Real
Scene was shot The scene was shot at the actual Westminster Tube Station, one of London's busiest underground stations, directly beneath the Houses of Parliament. Its modern, concrete-heavy architecture provides a stark, labyrinthine backdrop for the chase. The station's distinctive design and real-world environment lend authenticity to the intense pursuit, grounding the action in a familiar yet chaotic setting.
MI6 Courtyard / Grand Interior
In movie
Scene where The scene where the interior and courtyard of MI6 are depicted following the devastating bomb attack. This location serves to show the interim operational state of the intelligence agency and provides a backdrop for critical discussions between the agent and his superiors about the future of the service amidst unprecedented challenges, highlighting the agency's enduring spirit.
Real
Scene was shot The scene was shot at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, a magnificent architectural ensemble designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Its grand courtyards and classical buildings, particularly the iconic Painted Hall and Chapel, were used to represent the formal, historic aspects of the intelligence service's operations, lending a sense of gravitas and tradition to the institution's resilience.
MI6 Headquarters, Vauxhall Cross
In movie
Scene where The scene where the iconic headquarters of the British Secret Service is targeted in a devastating terrorist attack, leading to a massive explosion and significant damage to the building. This pivotal event forces the agency to operate from a temporary underground facility and sets the stage for the film's central conflict regarding the security of national intelligence.
Real
Scene was shot The scene was shot at the real MI6 building, Vauxhall Cross, a distinctive postmodern structure known for its striking pyramid-like roof. Located on the bank of the River Thames, it serves as the operational headquarters for the Secret Intelligence Service. Its prominent position and unique architecture make it instantly recognizable in many films and media, symbolizing British intelligence.
Railroad viaduct
In movie
Scene where James Bond is fighting an enemy on a moving train when he is shot, afterward he falls wounded into a river.
Real
Scene was shot at the Varda Viaduct, a railroad crossing over the Kapikaya Gorge north of Mersin, Turkey. By the way, you may notice that this is a viaduct across the gorge, i.e. there is no river there from below, so in reality James would have just fallen on the rocks.
The Grand Bazaar
In movie
Scene where After leaving the roof of the Grand Bazaar James Bond is still chasing Patrice. They drive through the bazaar in Istanbul.
Real
Scene was shot The Grand Bazaar - meaning ‘Covered Market - in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. In 2014, it was listed No.1 among the world's most-visited tourist attractions with 91,250,000 annual visitors. The Grand Bazar at Istanbul is often regarded as one of the first shopping malls of the world.