Christopher Nolan’s remarkable film The Odyssey brought to life Homer’s ancient narrative without the use of green screens. The director opted for real locations to create an immersive experience …
1/71. Aït Benhaddou, Morocco | This UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Ouarzazate became the setting for Troy in the film. Its mud-brick fortress has also been featured in iconic films like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator, making it a notable shooting location. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
2/72. Essaouira, Morocco | The coastal town’s Atlantic beaches were filmed as the location for the scenes depicting the Trojan Horse’s discovery and Odysseus’s initial journey back to Ithaca. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
3/73. Voidokilia Beach & Nestor’s Cave, Greece | This unique horseshoe-shaped beach in the Peloponnese and its adjoining cave were featured in the Cyclops episode, showcasing Polyphemus in one of Homer’s famous tales. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
4/74. Methoni Castle, Greece | This ancient Venetian fortress, built in the 13th century, was the location for Telemachus’s quest to find his father, Odysseus. He seeks information from King Nestor in Pylos. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
5/75. Favignana Island, Sicily, Italy | This island, located off the northwest coast of Sicily, features the 15th-century Castello di Santa Caterina, which served as the exterior for Odysseus’s palace in Ithaca. The cast and crew trekked approximately 900 feet daily to access this hilltop fortress. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
6/76. Hjörleifshöfði, Iceland | Known for its dramatic black sand, this headland on Iceland’s south coast represented Hades in the film, providing a volcanic backdrop for Odysseus’s descent into the Underworld. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
7/77. Moray Coast, Scotland | The Moray coastline, including Findlater Castle and Buckie Harbour, was utilized for the Laestrygonians segment. Nearby sites also portrayed Circe’s dwelling, and the iconic Viking longship, Draken, was featured during the filming. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
