It’s impossible not to be sad when you read the last Harry Potter book or watch the latest film adaptation of the wonderful novels of the English writer Joan Rowling. The world invented by her, despite the dangers lurking inside, is very cozy and beckons with her magic. And although he is completely fictional, the places used to shoot films are quite real. Thebiggest.ru will talk about 18 places that actually exist and so beckon fans of Harry Potter.
So, here is a list of real places that every fan of Harry Potter should visit:
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Australia House - Gringotts Bank
The interior of the Gringotts Magic Bank, located in Diagon Alley, was filmed inside the House of Australia. It was built in London at the beginning of the 20th century, and is the haven of the High Commission of Australia. This building was also used for the filming of Wonder Woman. Australia House is part of Australia, so you won’t be able to go in without hindrance unless you are an Australian who has gone inside to cast your ballot in an election or other official mission. Indeed, the Gringotts are impregnable.
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Kings cross
One of the most accessible locations on our list is London Kings Cross Station. Of course, there is no 9 платформы platform at the station, however, the station management installed a special plate on one of the station columns. Together with a tablet, half of the luggage cart sticks out of the column, with which Harry, Hermione and Ron “flew” into the station. If you want to see some places where episodes of "Harry Potter" were filmed, go to platforms 3, 4 and 5.
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Lidenhall Market - Diagon Alley
Diagon Alley and partly Leaky Cauldron Pub were filmed at the Lidenhall Market in London. This covered market is located in the financial district (City) of the British capital. It was founded in the middle of the XIV century, and acquired a modern look only in the XIX century thanks to the work of Horace Jones. The architect developed a glass roof project, which was restored about 30 years ago. Later films were shot in various places, but the original “Leaky Cauldron” was shot at the Bull’s Head Passage pub in Lidenhall.
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Loch Shil - Black Lake
Loch Shiel - a picturesque freshwater lake, which is located in the Scottish Highlands. It was used to shoot many scenes in various parts of Harry Potter. In particular, it was here that the second round of tests of the Tournament of Great Wizards was filmed, where Harry, on the advice of Neville Dolgopups, used gills and freed two prisoners. In many polls, this particular scene is considered one of the darkest and most mesmerizing, which was largely facilitated by the atmosphere of Loch Shil.
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Clermont Square - Grimmo Square
Remember the house of the Black family at Grimmo Square, 12? So in real life he is on Clermont Square. It was here that the participants of the Order of the Phoenix held their meetings, because protective spells were put on the house to protect it from interference, both by muggles and mages. It is impossible to see it on any map. Fortunately, Clermont Square is spared magic, so you can easily find Sirius Black's ancestral nest.
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Goutland Train Station - Hogsmeade
In North Yorkshire, there is a small cozy village of Goutland, whose railway station was chosen as the location for the filming of "Harry Potter." It was she who became the prototype of Hogsmeade, a place near Hogwarts, in which there is not a single Muggle. Gautland's magical atmosphere is shown in the scene of the arrival of the Hogwarts Express at Hogsmeade Station.
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Hardwick Hall - Malfoy Manor
The facade of the Malfoy estate, which can be seen in the first part of the "Deathly Hallows," is nothing but Hardwick Hall. This country residence is located in Derbyshire and is one of the first mansions in northern Europe, which has no medieval walls and does not look like a fortified castle. The mansion used to be in the possession of the Dukes of Devonshire, being a private residence, but now it is open to the public, who wants to see the magnificent building, which has become the setting for various historical films.
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Jacobite Steam Train - Hogwarts Express
Perhaps one of the most attractive attractions for Harry Potter films for tourists is the Jacobite Steam Train. This train runs through Scotland from Fort William, which is located next to Loch Sheal, to Mulleig in Highland. This railway route is considered the most picturesque in the world, and the path runs through the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which any fan of Harry Potter recognizes. The express is so popular that it is impossible to get a ticket for it in the summer.
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Malham Cove - Deathly Hall Camp
Remember the place where Harry and Hermione set up camp in the first part of Deathly Hallows? A cluster of limestone rocks is located in Malham Bay, located near the village of the same name in North Yorkshire. The bay was formed by a waterfall that carries melt glacial waters.
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Durham Castle - Hogwarts
In the north-east of England in the city of Durham is a castle, the facade of which became the prototype of some parts of Hogwarts. The castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is used as one of the buildings of Durham University. It is interesting that the castle was built in the XI century, and was used to protect the local population from the raids of the Scottish clans. He later passed into the possession of the bishop of Durham, until he was transferred to the university.
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Alnik Castle - Hogwarts
Another prototype of the outer part of Hogwarts was Alnik Castle, built in the 11th century in the north of England. For 10 centuries, it has been the seat of the Duke of Northumberland. The castle survived many events related to the struggle of England and Scotland. In addition to films about Harry Potter, Alnik Castle can be seen in the series Downton Abbey, the movie Ivanhoe, as well as one of the parts of the Tansformer. If you want to visit these picturesque places, try to plan a trip for the summer, as the castle is open for tourists only at this time of year.
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Gloucester Cathedral - Hogwarts Hallways
In the English city of Gloucester there is a picturesque cathedral, built in the Gothic style, and has become a place of attraction for the filming of many films. The creators of "Harry Potter" drew attention to him, because it was inside the Gloucester Cathedral that the corridors of Hogwarts were filmed. In addition, the cathedral can be seen in the series Doctor Who and Sherlock Holmes. The construction of the cathedral took more than 4 centuries (from the 11th to the 15th centuries), it is also known as the burial place of the English monarch Edward II. The cathedral was restored several times, the last “repair” is dated 1994.
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Christ Church College Grand Hall - Hogwarts Grand Hall
Perhaps the most famous location inside Hogwarts is the Great Hall, which appears in each part of the films about the young wizard. The location was set in the large hall of Christ Church College. A member of the University of Oxford. Christ Church is rightly considered the epicenter of British culture. The film "Golden Compass", filmed according to the novel by Philip Pulman's "Northern Lights", was filmed here. Christ Church is also mentioned in Lewis Carroll's The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland. William Shakespeare, William Yates, Evelyn Waugh and many other British authors, one way or another, touched on this famous college in their writings. Among his graduates are King Edward VII, John Locke and the already mentioned Lewis Carroll. So this place is worth a visit not only to fans of the novels of Joan Rowling.
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Lacock Abbey - Professor Snape's Study
You can see Lacock Abbey in many scenes of Harry Potter. It was here that Severus Snape held his potions lessons, and here Harry Potter also found a mirror of Einage. In addition, a scene from the Chamber of Secrets was shot in the walls of Lacock Abbey when Harry first heard the basilisk. It is noteworthy that the contract for the filming of the film was signed by the leadership of the abbey under the disapproving exclamations of believers who called the agreement blasphemous. However, it is hard to argue that with the release of the first part of the film, the popularity of Lacock Abbey soared to heaven.
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Glenko - Hagrid's Cabin
Glencoe is another incredibly beautiful place from the Scottish Highland, which you could see in the Harry Potter films. In particular, it was in this valley that the Hagrid hut was built. The valley and the village of the same name are not far from Fort William, so you can visit them on the way to Loch Scheel or the Hogwarts Express train. By the way, it was in Glenko that the final shots “007: Skyfall Coordinates” were shot, as in the books of Jan Fleming this Scottish village is indicated as the birthplace of James Bond's father.
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The magical world of "Harry Potter"
No scenes from the famous movie were shot here, but the theme park owned by Universal Studios could be one of the best places for Harry Potter fans traveling with young children. Today, three parks are open, two in the USA (Hollywood and Orlando) and one in Japan (Osaka). Visitors to the parks will be able to see recreated copies of Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade and other locations from films shot from the books of J.K. Rowling.
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The Elephant House, Scotland
In the Edinburgh cafe "The Elephant House", as well as in the above parks, they did not shoot "Harry Potter". But this is one of the places that Joan Rowling often visited while writing her books. The owners of the pub did not miss the opportunity to advertise their place, calling it the birthplace of Harry Potter, which, however, is not entirely true. But this does not stop fans from visiting this nice cafe. The Elephant House's toilets are full of graffiti associated with the famous wizard.
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Harry Potter Museum
North of London at Livesden Warner Bros. Studio She opened a museum dedicated to the famous series of films called “The Making of Harry Potter”. There, anyone who paid for the entrance can not only look at the scenery and costumes used during the filming of various parts of the movie saga, but also see the process of filming and tricks that the directors and cameramen went to to get a certain shot. Also in the museum you will see Hogwarts in miniature, Hagrid’s hut, and even a full-size Dumbledore’s study. Just a dream for Harry Potter fans!
Finally
This, perhaps, ends the list of places from Harry Potter that will be interesting to every fan of the novel by Joan Rowling. TheBiggest expects interesting comments from you. Perhaps you can expand our list?