1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)

Séville, Spain

Seville Royal Palace of Mudejar architecture, the oldest European palace still in use, listed as a World Heritage site.

The scene : In the grandeur of the royal palace, Christopher Columbus is received by Queen Isabella the Catholic, who agrees to finance his expedition.

Séville, Spain

Seville palace from the 15th-16th centuries blending Mudéjar Gothic and Italian Renaissance styles, centered around a colonnaded patio. The palace dates back to 1483 and is classified as a cultural heritage site. It has been a national monument since 1931.

The scene : The patios and galleries of this Andalusian palace serve as the backdrop for interiors of the Spanish court.

Salamanque, Spain

Oldest university in Spain (founded in 1218), renowned for its Plateresque façade.

The scene : Before the assembled scholars, Columbus argues his theory of a western route to the Indies.

Cáceres, Spain

Square of the medieval city of Cáceres, whose historic center is classified as a World Heritage Site.

The scene : The alleys and squares of the old town of Cáceres depict medieval Spain at the end of the 15th century.

Trujillo, Spain

Large Renaissance square of Trujillo, lined with palaces and arcades, dominated by the equestrian statue of Pizarro.

The scene : The large arcade square of Trujillo lends its stone facades to scenes of medieval Spain.

Herradura, Costa Rica

Bay and sandy beach on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

The scene : The tropical beaches represent the New World: Columbus's landing and the first encounter with the Taíno.

Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Island of the Antilles, main of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The scene : The coasts and tropical forests of the island embody the lush lands of the New World.

Iver Heath, United Kingdom

Large British film studio founded in 1936 in Iver Heath, birthplace of the James Bond saga.

The scene : Set designs and filming tanks for interiors and sailing scenes.