Skyfall (2012)
- Documented locations
- 39
- Year
- 2012
- Directed by
- Sam MENDES
- Cities
- Istanbul, Adana, Fethiye, Nagasaki, Ballachulish, Londres, Oxford, Iver Heath, Elstead, Ascot, Chertsey, Shanghai
Istanbul, Türkiye
Former Byzantine basilica (537), which became a mosque, then a museum, and then a mosque again, in the heart of Sultanahmet. Built in 532 by Anthemius of Tralles and Isidore of Miletus, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The scene : The old basilica appears in the views of Istanbul in the opening sequence.
Istanbul, Türkiye
One of the largest covered markets in the world, founded in the 15th century in Istanbul. Its architecture combines Islamic and Ottoman styles.
The scene : The motorcycle chase at the opening races across the rooftops of the Grand Bazaar.
Istanbul, Türkiye
A lively place at the foot of the Galata Bridge, on the Golden Horn.
The scene : The opening chase, first by car and then by motorcycle, crosses the Eminönü square.
Istanbul, Türkiye
Historical site in Istanbul between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
The scene : Scenes from the opening sequence in Sultanahmet Square.
Adana, Türkiye
Arch railway viaduct from 1912 (known as the "German bridge"), spanning a gorge near Adana.
The scene : The fight on the roof of the train, which opens the film, takes place on the Varda viaduct.
Fethiye, Türkiye
Long pebble beach of the resort town of Fethiye, on the Turkish Aegean coast.
The scene : The beach where Bond, presumed dead, recovers and drowns his boredom in alcohol.
Nagasaki, Japan
Abandoned mining island off the coast of Nagasaki, known as "Battleship Island" (Gunkanjima), listed as a World Heritage Site.
The scene : The abandoned island inspired and provided the exterior views of Silva's lair (2nd unit).
Ballachulish, United Kingdom
Spectacular glacial valley of the Scottish Highlands, with steep peaks, one of the most emblematic landscapes of Scotland.
The scene : Bond and M arrive at Skyfall Manor through the spectacular landscapes of Glen Coe.
Londres, United Kingdom
The scene : From his car, Bond watches the killer Patrice enter a "Shanghai" building.
Londres, United Kingdom
London Underground station beneath Trafalgar Square, featuring disused Jubilee Line platforms.
The scene : The chase between Bond and Silva in the subway; the platforms (representing Temple and Embankment) were shot on the disused track of the Jubilee Line.
Londres, United Kingdom
The scene : The entrance to the new underground headquarters of MI6 is located on this street.
Londres, United Kingdom
Vaulted railway gallery beneath Waterloo station, former cultural space linked to the Old Vic theatre. Designed by Rudolphe Cabanel in 1818, it is a Grade II* listed historical monument.
The scene : These tunnels under Waterloo serve as the training ground and the new HQ of MI6.
Londres, United Kingdom
Headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), a postmodern building by Terry Farrell (1994) on the Albert Embankment in Vauxhall.
The scene : The real headquarters of MI6, in Vauxhall, is attacked with explosives at the beginning of the film.
Londres, United Kingdom
Historic meat market in London, located in the City. It is a Grade II* listed building.
The scene : The car chase passes through Smithfield market.
Londres, United Kingdom
Office skyscraper (2008, 165 m) near Liverpool Street, in the City of London.
The scene : The tower is the skyscraper in Shanghai where Bond chases the assassin Patrice.
Londres, United Kingdom
The scene : Bond and M abandon the ministry's car for the Aston Martin DB5.
Oxford, United Kingdom
College of the University of Oxford founded in 1555, on Broad Street. Its park and garden are classified as Grade II listed historical monuments.
The scene : The college represents the basement office of the film.
Londres, United Kingdom
Baroque ensemble designed by Christopher Wren in Greenwich, former royal naval school, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The scene : The site serves as MI5's HQ; the crypt (Queen Mary Undercroft) appears there.
Londres, United Kingdom
Westminster Square, bordered by the Parliament, the Abbey, and the Supreme Court. Designed by Charles Barry, it is a grade II listed park or garden.
The scene : The chase between Bond and Silva crosses Parliament Square.
Londres, United Kingdom
Business district with skyscrapers on the Isle of Dogs, in the former docks of London.
The scene : Exteriors in the Canary Wharf business district.
Londres, United Kingdom
The scene : Exteriors along Millbank, by the Thames.
Londres, United Kingdom
Westminster Avenue housing the British ministries.
The scene : The Bond/Silva chase goes through Whitehall.
Londres, United Kingdom
Monumental place in central London dominated by the Nelson Column.
The scene : Exteriors at Trafalgar Square.
Londres, United Kingdom
City Place near the Tower of London, dominated by the former seat of the Port of London Authority. Designed by Edwin Cooper in the Beaux-Arts style, it is a hotel and an office building listed as a Grade II* historic monument.
The scene : The parliamentary public inquiry (Board of Enquiry) is held here.
Iver Heath, United Kingdom
Large British film studio founded in 1936 in Iver Heath, birthplace of the James Bond saga.
The scene : Most of the interiors were filmed in a studio at Pinewood.
Elstead, United Kingdom
Extensive heathland in Surrey, a military training ground favored for filming.
The scene : Skyfall Manor was built to full scale (wood and plaster) on this moor, before being set on fire for the finale.
Londres, United Kingdom
National Gallery of Painting in Trafalgar Square, founded in 1824. Designed by Ewan Christian and Richard Allison in the Neo-Renaissance style, it is classified as a Grade I listed building. Its permanent collection, rich in approximately 2,300 paintings spanning from 1250 to 1900, is accessible free of charge.
The scene : Bond meets Q in front of Turner’s painting "The Fighting Temeraire being Tugged to Her Last Berth to be Broken Up."
Londres, United Kingdom
The scene : Scene on the roof of a building on Whitehall Place (former Ministry of Energy).
Londres, United Kingdom
Luxury hotel of Westferry Circus, in Canary Wharf, by the Thames.
The scene : The Docklands complex serves as a luxurious Shanghai hotel: Bond swims in the club's pool and then joins Sévérine under the shower in room 712.
Ascot, United Kingdom
Royal Berkshire Racecourse, founded in 1711, with a contemporary pavilion.
The scene : The racetrack represents the Shanghai Pudong Airport where Bond watches Patrice's arrival.
Londres, United Kingdom
Road bridge over the Thames connecting Vauxhall to Pimlico. Designed in 1816 by Alexander Binnie and Maurice Fitzmaurice, this steel arch structure also served as a tramway bridge and is listed as a grade II* monument.
The scene : Exteriors near Vauxhall Bridge, facing the MI6 headquarters.
Chertsey, United Kingdom
Studio and large backlot in Surrey, on a former military vehicle testing site.
The scene : Sets of the moor and the frozen lake of Skyfall.
Shanghai, China
Elevated expressway crossing Shanghai from east to west, illuminated by blue neon lights at night.
The scene : The elevated highway with blue neon lights appears in the views of Shanghai (2nd unit).
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 crash of the subway train breaking through the MI6 tunnel was filmed on this set.
Iver Heath, United Kingdom
Pinewood's water filming stage, featuring a large heated filtration pool for underwater scenes.
The scene : Bond's fall into the frozen lake and the struggle underwater were filmed in the basin of this plateau.
Iver Heath, United Kingdom
Filming location of Pinewood Studios, in Iver Heath.
The scene : The public inquiry of Whitehall and the interior of the Golden Dragon casino were filmed on this set.
Iver Heath, United Kingdom
Pinewood's outdoor backlot features the Paddock Tank, a large open-air filming water tank.
The scene : The exterior of the floating casino Golden Dragon (Macao) was filmed on this backlot.
Londres, United Kingdom
Victorian red brick building in Cadogan Square, in Knightsbridge/Chelsea. It is classified as a Grade II* listed historic monument.
The scene : M's house (Judi Dench).
Ballachulish, United Kingdom
Single-track road descending Glen Etive from the A82, along the Etive River.
The scene : The Aston Martin DB5 stops on the single-lane road, just before the small bridge, for the exchange between Bond and M.