Casino Royale (2006)

Prague, Czechia

Strahov Monastery Library, whose philosophical hall, completed in 1794, houses about 42,000 volumes under a frescoed ceiling.

The scene : 21 minThe philosophical room of the library serves as a British parliamentary committee meeting.

Prague, Czechia

National memorial erected on Vítkov hill between 1928 and 1938, topped by one of the largest equestrian statues in the world.

The scene : 40 minUnder the flayed bodies of the "Body Worlds" exhibition, M meets Bond to inform him of what comes next — a scene that the film sets in Miami.

Prague, Czechia

The scene : 40 minThe facade of the ministry serves as the exterior of the museum in Miami.

Prague, Czechia

The scene : 43 minThe departure hall transforms into that of Miami: Bond follows Dimitrios there until the handover of the bag.

Prague, Czechia

National Museum in the Neo-Renaissance style overlooking Wenceslas Square, inaugurated in 1891. National museum and research structure, this institution also plays a role as a publishing house in the scientific field. The institution was founded in 1818, well before the building that houses it, recognized as a national cultural monument since 1962.

The scene : 2 hr 5 minThe stairs and the reception of the grand Venetian hotel.

Iver Heath, United Kingdom

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

The scene : The British studio features the film's interiors and the reconstruction of the Venetian house.

Iver Heath, United Kingdom

The largest soundstage in Europe, at Pinewood Studios, built in 1976 for the James Bond saga and reconstructed after a fire (1984, 2006).

The scene : The Venetian square and the house that collapses were built at one third of their real size.

Iver Heath, United Kingdom

Filming location of Pinewood Studios, in Iver Heath.

The scene : The models of Miami Airport were filmed there.

Iver Heath, United Kingdom

Pinewood's outdoor backlot features the Paddock Tank, a large open-air filming water tank.

The scene : The outdoor basin was used for the water shots of the sinking Venetian house.

Wexham, United Kingdom

Buckinghamshire Forest Park adjacent to Pinewood Studios, frequently used in cinema for its groves.

The scene : These woods in Buckinghamshire serve as a camp for Ugandan rebels, where Le Chiffre meets with Obanno.

Londres, United Kingdom

Seat of the British Parliament on the banks of the Thames, whose clock tower (Elizabeth Tower) houses the Big Ben bell. This neo-Gothic building, designed by Augustus Pugin and Charles Barry Jr, is listed as a Grade I monument.

The scene : M storms out of the palace furious: the Minister of the Interior has just accused him of the massacre at the embassy.

Cranleigh, United Kingdom

Aerodrome built in 1942 for the Royal Canadian Air Force and later taken over by the RAF; it currently houses the Top Gear test track.

The scene : The runways of the "Miami Airport", where Bond prevents the tanker truck from colliding with the plane.

Eton, United Kingdom

English college founded in 1440 by Henry VI, near Windsor.

The scene : The cricket pavilion was indeed filmed for the pre-title sequence, but the footage was never edited.

Prague, Czechia

Barrandov Film Studios, founded in 1933 on the southern heights of Prague — the largest studios in the Czech Republic. Designed by architect Max Urban, these studios are classified as a cultural monument.

The scene : Most of the interiors were filmed there, including Mr. M's apartment and all the poker scenes.

Prague, Czechia

Office building in the Karlín district of Prague, completed in 2003 as part of the River City complex.

The scene : In black and white, Bond shoots Dryden in his office — the second death that makes him a double O.

Mladá Boleslav, Czechia

The scene : Road scenes filmed on this street in Mladá Boleslav.

Karlovy Vary, Czechia

Thermal establishment of Karlovy Vary inaugurated in 1895, long reserved for the Austro-Hungarian elite; it is designated a national cultural monument.

The scene : The monumental façade of the former imperial baths becomes that of the Casino Royale.

Karlovy Vary, Czechia

Palace of Karlovy Vary whose origins date back to 1701; it hosts the international film festival every year.

The scene : Its Belle Époque facade serves as a sign for the Splendide, where MI6 houses its two agents during the poker game.

Karlovy Vary, Czechia

Neo-Renaissance thermal colonnade of Karlovy Vary, completed in 1881 according to the plans of Josef Zítek.

The scene : The thermal colonnade becomes the train station platform where Bond and Vesper set foot in "Montenegro."

Karlovy Vary, Czechia

The scene : The street where the taxi comes to pick up Bond and Vesper.

Karlovy Vary, Czechia

The scene : One of the streets in the thermal center used in the "Montenegrin" scenes.

Loket, Czechia

Castle founded at the end of the 12th century under Wenceslas I, on a spur surrounded by the Ohře River. Once a residence and then a state fortress, it also served as a prison; it has housed the municipal museum since 1898.

The scene : The square and the terrace overlooking the small "Montenegrin" town where Bond and Vesper are dining.

Loket, Czechia

The scene : Its facade sets the scene of the street in the "Montenegrin" city.

Planá, Czechia

Historical Château de Planá u Mariánských Lázní. During the Soviet occupation, the complex housed the 209th military hospital unit (VÚ 85531) — the hospital did not occupy any building constructed for it, but the château itself.

The scene : It is within these walls that Bond regains consciousness after the chair session.

Paradise Island, Bahamas

The scene : Bond traces a text message back to this location and spots Dimitrios.

Nassau, Bahamas

Residential and golfing estate on the southwestern coast of New Providence, notably developed by Ernie Els and Tiger Woods.

The scene : Dimitrios' house, and the beach from which Bond emerges from the water.

Nassau, Bahamas

Former Buena Vista Hotel on Delancy Street in Nassau; the building now houses the John Watling's distillery.

The scene : The exterior of the "Malagasy" embassy being stormed in the opening sequence.

Paradise Island, Bahamas

The scene : The towers of the hotel complex punctuate the Bahamian shots of the film.

Nassau, Bahamas

The scene : Its interiors pass for those of Miami airport.

Nassau, Bahamas

Remains of a hotel that has been unfinished since the 1960s, located within the perimeter of a base of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force — the site is therefore closed to the public.

The scene : The construction site where the parkour chase ends, supposedly taking place in Madagascar.

Nassau, Bahamas

The scene : One of the beaches of New Providence used for the Bahamian exteriors.

Tremezzina, Italy

18th-century villa built on a promontory of Lake Como, famous for its loggia with three arches; it belongs to the Italian Environmental Fund.

The scene : The garden where Bond convalesces, has Mathis arrested, then receives the banker Mendel who came to transfer his winnings.

San Siro, Italy

Eclectic villa from the early 20th century, located on the western shore of Lake Como in Acquaseria.

The scene : The last ninety seconds of the film: Mr. White walks up the driveway, collapses under Bond's bullet, and finally hears "Bond… James Bond."

Venise, Italy

The scene : The sailboat glides past the covered stalls of the fish market, Bond and Vesper leaning on the railing.

Venise, Italy

The scene : Bond runs across Saint Mark's Square upon learning that the transfer has failed.

Venise, Italy

The scene : From this small bridge, Bond sees Vesper walking away with the briefcase.

Venise, Italy

The scene : Bond files Vesper under the covered passage.

Venise, Italy

Venice Music Conservatory, established in 1876 in the Pisani Palace, at San Stefano.

The scene : Bond watches Vesper hand over the money from the courtyard of the conservatory.

Venise, Italy

The scene : The palace gives way: the pilings break and the floors sink one after the other into the canal.

Venise, Italy

The scene : Bond docks his sailboat on the Giudecca, in front of the Cipriani.

Venise, Italy

The scene : The sailboat passes through the wooden arch of the bridge as it enters Venice.

Venise, Italy

The scene : The market scenes on the Grand Canal take place at the foot of the bridge.

Venise, Italy

The scene : One of the squares in Dorsoduro traversed during the Venetian chase.

Venise, Italy

The scene : The quay and its bookstore appear in Bond's chase through Venice.

Venise, Italy

Baroque basilica built from 1631 as an ex-voto after the plague, at the tip of Dorsoduro.

The scene : The dome of the Salute frames the background as Bond learns from M about Vesper's betrayal.

Millbrook, United Kingdom

Bedfordshire automobile testing track, originally built by General Motors; its hilly course mimics a mountain road.

The scene : The Aston Martin barrel roll, when Bond leaves the casino and discovers Vesper tied up on the road.

Loket, Czechia

The scene : Bond and Vesper meet Mathis for the first time, seated at a terrace.

Paradise Island, Bahamas

Terraced gardens of Paradise Island, reconstructed around French cloisters from the 14th century, rebuilt stone by stone.

The scene : Bond climbs the garden steps at night to confront Dimitrios.

Venise, Italy

The scene : The lovers' yacht approaches Venice through the Saint Mark's Basin.

Venise, Italy

The scene : Gettler watches Bond and Vesper's yacht from the shore.

Venise, Italy

The scene : Vesper crosses the bridge while Bond searches for her with his eyes.

Venise, Italy

The scene : Vesper walks up the street, Bond behind her.

Venise, Italy

The scene : Bond emerges from the covered walkway while rushing with Vesper.

Venise, Italy

The scene : Feeling that she is being followed, Vesper pauses on the bridge.

Venise, Italy

The scene : The onlookers watch the palace collapse from this campo of the Rialto.

Venise, Italy

The scene : The Swiss bank where Vesper must deposit the money.

Venise, Italy

The scene : After Vesper's death, Bond informs M from his boat that he understands her betrayal.