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For certain films, nothing beats the authenticity of shooting on-site. Movie enthusiasts have always traveled to iconic spots where stars and crews left their legacy, such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps where Rocky trained or the Salzburg gazebo where Liesl from The Sound of Music sang about being 'sixteen going on seventeen.' Visiting these places can be a journey, but a Tumblr blog named Filmap aims to make it easier. It’s a digital collection of real-world filming locations pinpointed on Google Maps.
Filmap pairs movie stills with unedited Google Street View images of the same locations, offering a side-by-side comparison. When possible, it even includes precise street addresses. Unlike a fixed image, Google Maps lets users explore the surroundings, blending the boundaries between fiction and reality. There’s also a nostalgic element, especially with older films, as the locations often remain strikingly similar to their on-screen appearances, viewable from anywhere via the Internet.
Filmap showcases a diverse array of movie locations, spanning classics to modern hits, with a notable inclusion of international cinema. There’s something for every film lover, so dive in and explore.
Before Sunset, 2004 // Le Pure Café, Paris, France:
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Google Maps
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, 1991 // Northumberland, United Kingdom:
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Google Maps
Bonnie and Clyde, 1967 // Mineola Bank, Red Oak, Texas:
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Google Maps
Discover more fascinating examples by visiting Filmap here.
