Here are 15 'holy sites' that die-hard Harry Potter fans crave

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World travel explores 15 'holy sites' that die-hard Harry Potter fans crave

For Potterheads (the name for Harry Potter fans), even living for just a minute in the wizarding world with Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, Hogsmeade village... is a great joy.

And they can turn that dream into reality by visiting the locations that were once film sets for some of the spectacular scenes of this blockbuster movie series!

1. Platform 9¾ – King's Cross Station

One of the most famous locations in the Harry Potter series – King's Cross Station – has taken on a literary 'mission' by attaching the Platform 9¾ sign and even a disappearing luggage trolley into the wall – just like how hundreds of Hogwarts children go to school every year.

There is also a souvenir shop selling all sorts of items related to the wizard boy, from scarves, t-shirts, stuffed owl Hedwig, and even a Time Turner.

2. Hogwarts Express Train – Jacobite Steam Train

The train that takes children back to school and home every year – the Hogwarts Express Train – is actually the Jacobite steam train in Scotland. Sitting on this train, you will be delighted to imagine yourself as a wizard on a train to the dream Hogwarts school.

3. Cave near the coast – Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

In the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry and Dumbledore go to a dark cave near the sea to find one of Voldemort's Horcruxes. In reality, the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland is where these impressive scenes were filmed.

4. The Great Lake surrounding Hogwarts School – Loch Shiel

Loch Shiel Lake was honored to be chosen as the location for filming important scenes throughout the series such as the boat rowing ceremony taking first-year students across the lake, the second task in the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, where the boat carrying Durmstrang students rises.

5. Infirmary – Divinity School at the University of Oxford

No part of this film series is complete without a scene of a witch or wizard lying in the Infirmary. Divinity School at the University of Oxford is the ancient infirmary of Hogwarts School.

6. The Portkey Destination – Seven Sisters Park

Do you remember the Quidditch World Cup? At the beginning of the film, Harry, Hermione, the Weasley family, and the Diggory family touch the Portkey and land in an empty lot near the stadium. And this place is Seven Sisters Park in Seaford – 2 hours from London by train.

7. Madame Hooch's Flying Field – Alnwick Castle

For movie buffs, Madame Hooch's flying field may be quite familiar as it has appeared in many blockbusters such as Downton Abbey, Doctor Who, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Elizabeth. It is Alnwick Castle, located in the center of Northumberland. This is also where the scene of Harry and Ron being 'whacked' by the Whomping Willow while driving a flying car into it was filmed.

8. The Great Hall – Christ Church College's Great Hall

One of the most important settings in the Harry Potter films is The Great Hall – where the witches and wizards dine, celebrate, receive 'shocking' announcements from Professor Dumbledore, 'take refuge' when they hear Sirius Black has broken into the castle, and also the fierce battlefield against the Death Eaters in the final film. If you want to live in the atmosphere of a wizarding school, try visiting the Great Hall of Christ Church College at Oxford.

9. Where author J.K. Rowling finished the final book in the series

After putting the final period on the life and battle of Harry Potter, author J.K. Rowling signed the full-size statue in room 552 of the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh. Book this room now to see the signature of this talented author up close, or if you're not 'flush', you can also stop by The Elephant House café – as this is where the author laid the foundation for this wonderful series. Especially, sitting in this café, you will have a great view of Edinburgh Castle surrounded by trees and then you will understand where she got the inspiration to build the image of Hogwarts from.

10. Millennium Bridge

Do you remember the grand scene when the Death Eaters attacked the Muggle world and collapsed the famous Millennium Bridge in the heart of London? Although not a part of the wizarding world and only appearing for a few minutes before... collapsing, this bridge is one of the top tourist attractions in London.

11. Piccadilly Circus

This is where the trio Harry – Hermione – Ron apparated to escape the attack of the Death Eaters at the wedding of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour. Not far from there is the Fortnum & Mason café – where the trio stopped to have coffee and were then attacked by two Death Eaters.

12. Glen Nevis

Surely you remember the scene where Harry battled the vicious Hungarian Horntail dragon in the first task of the Triwizard Tournament? The majestic hillside and lake are actually the beautiful natural scenery of Steall Falls in Glen Nevis.

13. Warner Bros Studio Tour in London

There's nothing more amazing than the Warner Bros Studio Tour – where actors once immersed themselves and brought to life the scenes that made the childhoods of millions of children worldwide. With a ticket price of £35 (around 1 million VND), you can freely wander from Diagon Alley to Dumbledore's office.

Additionally, visitors are revealed the special effects, special effects that created the Chamber of Secrets, the kitchen at The Burrow, and the Great Hall.

14. Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park

Being 'awesome' in terms of film studios and locations related to Harry Potter is not exclusive to England. In Orlando and Los Angeles in the United States, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park is equally impressive with famous places in the series like Ollivander's wand shop, Dumbledore's office, Hogsmeade village, even with a fire-breathing dragon and the famous wizarding drink, butterbeer.

15. Witchcraft Academy in Poland

And finally, the wizarding world is no longer far away when you 'enroll' at the Witchcraft Academy in Poland. Here, you will have the opportunity to attend the initiation ceremony, classes, and stay in the dormitory of Czocha Castle. Tickets for one person range from 390 – 430 euros (9.7 – 10.6 million VND), including meals and accommodation.

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Reference: Travel guide Mytour