The map of the places where the most movies have been shot
That a traveler choose which movie to watch on Netflix, HBO, Filmin... or in theaters , is not an easy decision. The traveler is not only interested in the plot, the direction or the leading actresses and actors, but also (and to a large extent) the locations . During these months, cinema has made us travel like never before and when we most needed it, taking us from Manhattan to Thailand and from Galicia to Gibraltar. But... what are the countries, the destinations, where the most movies have been filmed ? Which countries are the big stages and in which places More movies have been shot in the history of cinema ? These net credit maps have been proposed to collect most popular filming destinations around the world.
Using information from the huge IMDb database, Net Credit has established a search range that extends from film productions from the year 1900 until December 31, 2020 , so surely the scenography of your favorite film is reflected in one of these illustrated maps, which have been subdivided into North America and the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Central Asia, Oceania and Africa.
THE GREAT STAGE IN THE HISTORY OF CINEMA
Among the most interesting findings we find that The place where the most movies have been filmed in the history of cinema is Central Park, in New York , with a total of 532 films. For its part, Trafalgar Square in London , is the main film location in Europe, with 131 titles.
Surprisingly, the most reputable place outside Europe and America is Kabul , in Afghanistan, with 113 credits recorded on IMDb, and only four countries have a location with more than 100 credits: United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Afghanistan.
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL LOCATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
The map of North America and the Caribbean
Breakfast at Tiffany's, Annie Hall Y When Harry found Sally These are just some of the films that have immortalized great scenes in Central Park, so it is not surprising that this location is the big winner, with 532 credits, worldwide.
Also, other of the places where the most movies have been filmed in North America and the Caribbean are Niagara Falls, present in The disappearance at Clifton Hill Y Superman II '; Sierra Madre Occidental stands out above other locations in Mexico , while Atlantis Hotel & Resort It is the favorite of the Bahamas.
FAVORITE LOCATIONS IN EUROPE
The most shot film sets in Europe
Although Trafalgar Square, in London, is the great setting for films shot in Europe (you will recognize the place in movies like Love Actually, wonder-woman Y Captain America the First Avenger ), some of the most repeated filming locations on the continent are Cabo de Gata in Spain , Praça do Comércio in Portugal, Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco, Opera House in Switzerland, Alexanderplatz in Germany , Trakai Castle in Lithuania and Copenhagen Airport in Denmark.
Although one of the most popular attractions in the world, we are talking about the legendary Eiffel Tower , did not manage to beat Trafalgar Square, it does stand out as the first stage in France . do you remember A Sight to Kill, Moulin Rouge or The Da Vinci Code ? In the rest of Europe, the Acropolis of Athens stands out (where, for example, The two faces of January ) or Red Square, with ribbons like The Russia House.
AND IN LATIN AMERICA?
Latin America: its most repeated film scenarios
Talking about Latin America , the Atacama Desert It is the main filming site indicated in Chile for films such as Motorcycle Diaries, spy kids Y the 33; Iguazú Falls triumph among the locations of Argentina ; **village house she is the chosen one from Uruguay; the Paraná river manages to rise on the podium in Paraguay ; for his part, the Ayuni Salt Flat It is the place where more films have been shot in Bolivia.
The Secret of the Incas and also Motorcycle Diaries are some of the films that contribute to Machu Picchu is among the most filmed locations in Peru , while the Amazon jungle is one of the most popular destinations among film directors when they seek to shoot in Brazil. But we also see highlighted the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador , the San Carlos Palace in Colombia, the Canaima National Park in Venezuela, the Kaieteur Falls in Guayana...
THE FAVORITE SCENARIOS OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND CENTRAL ASIA
Middle East and Central Asia
In relation to the star locations of Middle East and Central Asia Kabul is the big surprise, while Damascus stands as one of the main sites in Syria; now the beautiful Petra is one of the most requested filming locations in Jordan and the Al-Fateh Grand Mosque in Bahrain.
AND IN AFRICA?
Africa
The Favorite sets for the film industry in Africa They are Dakar in Senegal, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Elima Castle in Ghana, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe , the Kruger National Park in South Africa, the Maritim Hotel in Mauritius and the Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia , where the fourth installment of 'Mad Max' has been recorded.
**ASIA AND OCEANIA LOCATIONS **
Asia and Oceania
Finally, the Sydney Opera It is one of the locations that has starred in countless films in Australia, such as Mission Impossible II . We also highlight the presence of Jewel Changi Airport, the famous Singapore airport or the everlasting Taj Mahal , the great destination preferred by the film industry when they shoot in India.