Thursday, March 26, 2020

In the footsteps of the illuminati



Rome is a full of amazing, antiquities statues and buildings. All around are a lots of picturesque places. Many of works of art, tombs,tunnels and works of architecture  occurring in the Angels and Demons movie are really exist ! Places are not very far apart. You need just a few hours to visit the most interesting ones.
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  • Pantheon
Pantheon is located in historic center of Rome. In one of the oldest building of city, Robert and Vittoria start decipher the clues. Pantheon is a round temple , where were buried  two Italian kings and the great Rafael Sancti. In here Professor  Langdon will mark place on the map, where the first of the cardinals was executed. This place was Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo.

Angels and Demons in Pantheon - Vaz Adventure
  • Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo
Basilica is located on the Piazza del Popolo. On the squere are three churches and it was usin for centuries as a place for public executions. In the Basilica is located Chiga Chapel.In here is located known from the movie sculpture- one of the goal of Professor Langdon.

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  • The Fountain of the Four Rivers
It here Robert Langdon  saves the life of the last cardinal from being drowned in the fountain. Fountain of the Four Rivers is located in the Piazza Navona and was designed especially for Pope Innocent X.Scenes from movie were only partly filmed in here because all underwater shots were filmed in a studio.
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  • Castel Sant’Angelo
 It is a  must visit place for history, military and Dan Brown enthusiastic. In the Castel Sant’Angelo were filmed  some of the scenes where the kidnapper was hiding the cardinals. The castle is a cylindring building and was designed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. For many years was the tallest building in Rome and was used as a fortress and castle. Nowadays building is a headquaters of a museum the Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo.


Church of Illumination - Angels Demons Rome

Thursday, March 19, 2020

The Force will be with travelers !



Tunisia is a must have place to visit for every Star Wars fan !

4 from 10 ''Star Wars'' was partially filmed in Tunisia. In here many of outside scenes was filmed . A lot of places where the scenes were shot are well preserved and open to visitors.

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  • Matmata: The Lars Homestead
The Barber town of Matmata is located underground troglodyte dwellings from ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''. It's here Luke was raised by his aunt and uncle. The same dwelling been appeared in the later part of  movie - "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones." Today this place has been turned into Hotel Sidi Driss. The hotel has 20 rooms and restaurant. It's ideal place where can meet other film fanatics and  admire original props from movies.
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  • Tataouine: Mos Espa Slave Quarters


  • Tatoonie is located in Sahara, around 500 km from Tunis. The Tunisian town of Tataouine inspired George Lucas' to naming of the Luke Skywalkers' home planet. The fans of Star Wars have not doubt recognize famous place from movie .Visitors can recognize Luke Skywalker's home on the planet of Tatooine. 


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    • Tozeur: Jedi Duel & the Star Wars Canyon
    Tozeur is a desert town with many of ''Star Wars'' locations in the area. Several scenes from the original ''Star Wars'' was shot in Sidi Bouhlel ravine. Place of the final shot of "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith '' was the vast salt pan of Chott el Djerid.In the vicinty of the Yardangs is located Mos Espa where they built much of the spaceport  for '' The Phantom Meance''.

    Thursday, March 12, 2020

    Mamma Mia !


    Millions of people loved Mamma Mia - Abba-themed movie! Here's some inspirations to create Mamma Mia trip!
    Pelion region, Skopelos and Skiathos  - the three principal locations in Greece where the film was shot.


    • Skiathos
    In here is located the Old Port of Skiathos . The port was the backdrop for the scene, where fathers meet for the first time. Film fans also recognize beautiful sand beaches often appearing in the movie. A must to see is also St. Nikolaos Bell Tower. Place where Sophie sent  wedding invitations to her three possible fathers.The view  from tower is not exactly the same like in movie, but still a breathtaking and allows lookout all of Skiathos town.

    • Skopelos
     Well known for all Mamma Mia fans Kalokairi island it really the Greek island of Skopelos. In here was filmed the most of the outdoor scenes from Mamma Mia.The scenes were shot on the several beaches and towns on the island.Mountainous peninsula near Glisteri was used as a place where Sophie leaves for her wedding. Jumping scene ,where Sophie and her potential fathers jumps from the cliff was located in the same peninsula.On Skopelos are located chapel where outdoor wedding scenes were filmed.

    • Pelion region
    Damouchari place where film crew stayed during filming. The place also was used in many image shots. Images of Damouchari was used at the beginning of movie, where Christine Baranski and Julie Walters arrive on the island and met by Meryl Streep. In the Pelion area was filmed dance on the jetty. In here was filmed scene where women jumping to the water.




    Thursday, March 5, 2020

    New York - city where You'll never feel alone!


    The film action take place in  the most festive city in the world - New York. New York is magical all year round , but the Home Alone 2 fans will love it even more in winter time. November and December is a time when the city gets the festive atmosphere. Especially in this time visitors can feel like in the movie. The city landscapes is very much associated with Home Alone 2.

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    Here is a quick guide to the most famous locations :

    • Plaza Hotel
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    One of the most famous world hotel -The Plaza Hotel was the first stop on Kevin's adventures in New York.Plaza Hotel is one of the most expensive and most recognizable building in the city.The Plaza Hotel was a background to the scene where Marv and Harry first bump into Kevin, when he crossing at 59th Street.The hotel is a kind of symbol of the city. A huge impression on films fans makes building, hotel lobby (well know from the scene when Kevin passes Donald Trump) and rooms with amazing view of the Central Park.


    • Central Park
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    The Central Park is the largest oasis of nature in New York. Full of interesting places and attractions for everyone. In here Kevin meet pigeon lady which takes him to see a show a top of Lincoln Center. In the park is located ice skating rink where Marv steal a scarfs,hats and gloves for other skaters. The rink is featured in so many scenes . Around the rink some other iconic buildings from movie like Plaza Hotel.
    Many crucial moments take place in Central Park. The most were filmed near Wollman Rink and Central Park South, or up by the Upper West Side and the 96th Street Transverse. 


    • Rockefeller Center:
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    In here was the backdrop for the scene where Kevin is reunited with his mother. A place with beautiful Christmas decorations and a famous Christmas tree is well know for all Kevin fans .





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    In the footsteps of the illuminati

    Rome is a full of amazing, antiquities statues and buildings. All around are a lots of picturesque places. Many of works of art, tombs,tu...