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A Star Wars fan would have watched all the movies that have been released under its franchise. A great Star Wars fan though, would also have merchandise and collectibles such as t-shirts, special edition movie release DVDs, and the likes. Now, an even greater Star Wars fan would travel the world to the locations where the movies have been filmed. And if you fall in this category, we've got just the list of Star Wars locations for you to visit! May the travel Force be with you...
#1 Imperial Base, Scarif
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Real-life location: Canary Wharf Station, London
Appears in: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
The Canary Wharf Station is part of the London underground that connects Canada Water and North Greenwich. Its cold curved steel architecture and shadowy underground appearance made it the perfect setting for the Imperial Base on planet Scarif.
#2 Theed Royal Palace, Naboo
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Real-life location: Plaza de Espana, Seville, Spain
Appears in: Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace & Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
Located in the Parque de Maria Luisa, this Plaza was actually built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition. And it made the perfect majestic backdrop for Padme and Anakin’s 'romantic' stroll.
#3 Mos Espa, Tatooine
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Real-life location: Oung Jmel, Tunisia
Appears in: Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace & Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
Oung Jmel has become a prominent tourist attraction in the Tunisian town of Nefta after being featured as the location of Anakin and Luke Skywalker’s home planet.
#4 Moon Of Jedha
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Real-life location: Wadi Rum, Jordan
Appears in: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
This desert in Jordan was the target of the First Order in Rogue One and also the martian backdrop in The Martian.
#5 Luke Skywalker’s Igloo
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Real-life location: Chott El Jerid, Nefta, Tunisia
Appears in: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones & Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
The exterior of Luke’s home was built by the crew at a remote part of the desert. After years of weathering, the igloo was actually rebuilt by fans and later used again in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of The Clones.
#6 Planet Scarif
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Real-life location: Laamu Atoll, Maldives
Appears in: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
This highly sought after beautiful turquoise blue water and white sand beach destination in the Maldives was torn by battle in Rogue One.
#7 Planet Crait
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Real-life location: Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia
Appears in: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The iconic location of the stunning salt flats with red understones during the battle between Reisstance and the First Order can actually be found in South America.
#8 Luke Skywalker’s Home, Tatooine
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Real-life location: Hotel Sidi Driss, Matmata, Tunisia
Appears in: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith & Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
These subterranean cave homes were built centuries ago by indigenous Berbers, and then later converted into a hotel which George Lucas repurposed as the set for Luke’s childhood home.
#9 Massassi Outpost, Yavin 4
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Real-life location: Tikal National Park, Guatemala
Appears in: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
The Massassi outpost was actually temples constructed by Mayans deep in the jungles of Guatemala near the border of Belize.
#10 Planet Hoth
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Real-life location: Hardangerjøkulen Glacier, Norway
Appears in: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
Hardangerjøkulen, Norway’s sixth largest glacier, was the iconic frozen world of Hoth that put the rebels on thin ice.
#11 Lake Retreat, Varykino
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Real-life location: Villa del Balbianello, Lenno, Italy
Appears in: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
A villa overlooking Lake Como in Italy was where Anikin and Padme fell in love with each other. It was also the same location where the cliffhanger for James Bond's Casino Royale was shot.
#12 Planet Endor
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Real-life location: Redwood National Parks, California
Appears in: Star Wars: Episode VI – The Return of the Jedi
The Redwood National Parks didn’t need much work done to become the mystic and picturesque world of Endor, the home to fuzzy little Ewoks.
#13 Forests Of Naboo
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Real-life location: Whippendell Woods, Watford, UK
Appears in: Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
This location was the spot where Jar Jar Binks, everyone's favourite character, was introduced.
#14 Canto Bight, Cantonica
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Real-life location: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Appears in: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The portside of the Mediterranean city of Dubrovnik served as the set for the luxurious planet Canto Bight.
#15 Planet Mustafar, Outer Rim
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Real-life location: Mount Etna, Italy
Appears in: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
The high-ground areas of the active volcano Mount Etna were used in the iconic battle scene between Obi-Wan and Anikin. Actual footage of the volcano was imposed into the backdrop of the fight scenes.
#16 Jedi Temple
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Real-life location: Skelling Michael, Ireland
Appears in: Star Wars: The Force Awakens & Star Wars: The Last Jedi
You’d think the little stone huts were constructed specifically for the movie, but these rock domes were actually a Gaelic Christian monastery. Built sometime between the 6th and 8th century, these were only abandoned by humans in the late 12th century.
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