Have you ever wondered what happens to the sets of your favorite movies? You might think they are just taken down immediately after the shoot, or they are CGI on a greenscreen. Often that is the case, but on rare occasions iconic films will leave sets intact for tourists to visit. These are those rare movie sets and where you can find them.
Star Wars Tatooine in Tozeur, Tunisia
Have you been to outer space before? Though a real visit to outer space is out of the question, for now, fans of the saga can visit the famous planet of Tatooine. Located near Nefta in North Africa, well-kept remnants of places like Luke’s home are still available to visit.
The Patriot's Old Spanish Mission in Cypress Gardens, South Carolina
The Gibson's creek. Rumor has it, it's a doorway to another world. The 170-acre preserve has been home to several flicks, including The Notebook, but was also the filming location for Mel Gibson’s 2000 movie The Patriot. After it was wrapped, pieces of a fake church and bridge were left behind for fans to stumble on. The gardens are currently closed due to flooding, so it remains to be seen if the props are still standing.
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