The English Patient was filmed in Rome & Venice in Italy.
Locations
Piazza Pio II
Scene where The soldiers celebrate the end of the war in the village.
Scene was shot The town centre of Pienza has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1996. It was the birthplace of the 15th century pope Pius II (1458-1464). At that time it was called Corsignano. When the pope came to power, he decided to rebuild his native village according to the urban planning ideals of the time. The production team added the fountain in front of Pienza Cathedral (Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta) just for the scene.
Real
In movie
Monastery of S. Anna in Camprena Farm
Scene where Hana decides to stay behind with the English patient in a bombed-out monastery to take care of him.
Scene was shot The monastery of Sant'Anna in Camprena is an ancient Olivetan monastic complex in the province of Siena. Today, the monastery is used as a farm and is administered by the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza, while the annexed church, still consecrated, is home to the parish of Sant'Anna in Camprena. Scenes for the movie where filmed in 1996.
Real
In movie
San Francesco Arezzo
Scene where Kip takes Hana on his bike to a nearby church where he shows her the frescoes.
Scene was shot In this barn-like Basilica of San Francesco you will find the carefully restored frescoes. The well-preserved frescoes represent the Legend of the True Cross (1452-66), a complex story presented in the eerie style of a local artist.
Real
In movie
Jebel Sidi Bouhlel
Scene where After the plane crash Almásy carries Katharina to a cave.
Scene was shot They filmed the movie at Jebel Sidi Bouhlel
Real
In movie
Old Ripafratta bridge (demolished)
Scene where Kip has to dismantle a bomb under the bridge.
Scene was shot Ripafratta is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of San Giuliano Terme, province of Pisa. In 2020, the old bridge over the Serchio is demolished and replaced by a new one.