Movie locations around the world part 5

January 08, 2017

Welcome to part 5 of my quest for finding movie locations around the world! Left images are from the actual films and to the right are my visits to the spots.

You may also be interested in Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 6 and Part 7.

Featured movies: Once Upon a Time in America, Doctor Who, Adjustment Bureau, The Avengers, Spider-Man 3, Night at the Museum, Highlander, When Harry Met Sally, Home Alone 2, National Treasure, X-Men First Class, In The Line Of Fire, Contact.

Once Upon a Time in America (1984)

Once Upon a Time in America: Dumbo, Brooklyn

The iconic shot from Sergio Leone’s epic final film.

Doctor Who (2012)

Dr Who: Gapstow Bridge, New York

Amy and Rory chilling with the Doctor in Central Park. This scene is actually composed of two different locations. The first being a small rock near Gapstow Bridge…

Dr Who: Central Park, New York

…while filming from the opposite angle actually took place on a much larger rock, much further west. The time between the photos is four years, which is noticeable by the skyscraper construction in the background.

Dr Who: Bethesda Fountain, New York

Rory walking past the fountain into the terrace underpass. The name of this famous fountain comes from the story of an angel giving healing powers to the pool of Bethesda in ancient Jerusalem. The statue on top, Angel of the waters, is a neoclassical winged female figure symbolizing the opening of the Croton Aqueduct in 1842 that brought fresh water to the citizens. This is also the site of the final scene in the graphic novel 'Death – the high cost of living' by Neil Gaiman.

Dr Who: Bow Bridge, New York

A very popular spot for movies is the Bow Bridge, the second oldest cast iron bridge in America. Here Amy is looking over the side while the Doctor sits reading on the side.

Dr Who: The Mall, New York

The Doctor can later be seen sitting on a bench at The Mall, pondering a letter.

Dr Who: Jubilee Gardens, London

The Doctor is naturally featured all over London. Here is one of his most eye-catching parking spots for the Tardis.

Attachment Bureau (2011)

Attachment Bureau: Brooklyn Bridge park, New York

Matt Damon holding a speech at the ferry stop next to East River.

Attachment Bureau: Top of the rock, New York

Matt Damon and Emily Blunt end up at the roof of Rockefeller Center.

The Avengers (2012)

The Avengers: Bethesda Terrace, New York

The Avengers assemble one final time at the terrace overlooking Bethesda fountain.

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Spider-Man 3: Bow Bridge, New York

Tobey Maguire meets up with Kirsten Dunst on the bridge.

Night at the Museum (2006)

Night at the Museum: Bow Bridge, New York

Ben Stiller takes a walk over the same bridge.

Highlander (1986)

Highlander: Bow Bridge, New York

…and even the immortals MacLeod and Kastagir met here way back in the eighties.

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

When Harry Met Sally: Katz’s Delicatessen, New York

The most famous location from the movie has been decorated with a sign hanging from the roof, stating “Where Harry Met Sally… Hope you have what she had! Enjoy!”.