Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

Caserte, Italy

Royal Palace of Caserta (1752), immense Baroque residence built for the Bourbons of Naples, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. Transformed into a museum, it is now an Italian cultural asset. Its construction was entrusted to the architect Luigi Vanvitelli.

The scene : 20 minThe royal palace of Theed, on Naboo: Queen Amidala descends the grand staircase and walks through the ceremonial galleries.

Nefta, Tunisia

The Mos Espa set was erected in the dunes of Ong Jmel, near Nefta and Tozeur, in Tunisia, and remains on site as a tourist attraction.

The scene : 29 minThe city of Mos Espa on Tatooine, where Qui-Gon, Padmé, and Jar Jar are searching for parts and meet Anakin; the set was built in the desert.

Tataouine, Tunisia

Former ksar with ghorfas of Ksar Hadada, north of Tataouine, transformed into a hotel before filming.

The scene : 32 minThe slave quarter of Tatooine, around Anakin's mother's house.

Medenine, Tunisia

Ksar of ghorfas in Medenine, in the southeast of Tunisia. It is classified as a monument in Tunisia.

The scene : 1 hr 11 minThe Slave Quarter: Anakin and Qui-Gon leave the house to head to the ship.

Tunisia

Desert gorge near Tozeur, Tunisia, nicknamed "Star Wars Canyon" for the many scenes from the saga that were filmed there.

The scene : The podracer racing canyon on Tatooine.

Tataouine, Tunisia

Berber granary ksar with fortified storage rooms (ghorfas) on several levels, located south of Tataouine, in southern Tunisia. It is classified as a monument in Tunisia.

The scene : The slave quarter of Mos Espa, where Anakin lives — the courtyard with multi-storied ghorfas.

Livermore, United States

Grassy hills surrounding Livermore, east of the San Francisco Bay.

The scene : The vast grassy plains of Naboo.

Watford, United Kingdom

Filming stage (soundstage) of the Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden complex, near Watford.

The scene : The central hangar of Theed, on Naboo.

Watford, United Kingdom

Soundstage of the Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden complex, near Watford.

The scene : The Federation's landing on the central plaza of Theed, Darth Maul's ramp on Tatooine, the announcer's booth at the Mos Espa arena, the Chancellor's box in the Senate, the ledge above the waterfall, and the generator's walkway.

Watford, United Kingdom

Filming stage (soundstage) of the Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden complex, near Watford.

The scene : The bridge of the Trade Federation's warship.

Watford, United Kingdom

Filming plateau (soundstage) of the Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden complex, near Watford.

The scene : The cockpit of the royal Naboo ship and the interior of Anakin's house.

Watford, United Kingdom

Former aeronautical hangar (Flight Shed) converted into a set, located on the Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden lot.

The scene : The conference room of the Federation, the holograms of Sidious, the platform of Coruscant, the generator of Theed (where Qui-Gon and Darth Maul confront each other and die), the palace corridor, the funeral of Qui-Gon, and the discussion between Obi-Wan and Yoda.

Watford, United Kingdom

Outdoor backlot of the Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden complex, near Watford.

The scene : Qui-Gon Jinn crosses the swamp of Naboo.

Watford, United Kingdom

Large film studio complex in Leavesden, near Watford, converted from a former aircraft factory.

The scene : Various interiors of the film shot on precisely unlocated sets (including set MS2): Sidious ordering Darth Maul to kill the Jedi, Palpatine's apartments, and the Jedi council.

Watford, United Kingdom

A 165-acre wood that is part of Cassiobury Park in Watford (Hertfordshire), designated as a site of special scientific interest, very close to the Leavesden studios.

The scene : The forest of Naboo: the first encounter with the Gungan Jar Jar Binks, followed by the meeting with Chief Boss Nass — this is where Padmé reveals that she is Queen Amidala.