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Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film “The Odyssey” takes moviegoers on an epic journey<\/a> throughout the ancient world \u2014 with many of the scenes shot in notable locations all over the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Filming took place at spectacular spots in Greece, Italy, Morocco,<\/a> Scotland and Iceland \u2014 continuing Nolan’s longtime preference for practical filmmaking and in-camera effects.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The film, after just four weekends, has become Nolan’s highest grossing movie ever at the global box office, with $1.1 billion pulled in, according to Deadline<\/a>. (“The Odyssey” is also the highest grossing R-rated movie of 2026 both in North America and around the world, the same source said.)<\/p>\n

MEET THE TERRIFYING MONSTERS IN CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S BLOCKBUSTER ‘THE ODYSSEY’<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The locations were transformed into a variety of settings, including ancient Troy, Odysseus’ homeland of Ithaca and the cave in which the hero encounters the Cyclops.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Travelers have been showing a strong interest in taking in some of these locations for themselves. A recent analysis<\/a> from Nibble, a learning app, found that Google search interest in traveling to Troy jumped 3,421% after the movie’s mid-July release, while searches for “flights to Troy” increased 966%, as Travel + Leisure reported. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Searches about whether Troy is a real place or not also surged, the same source noted \u2014 “suggesting that many viewers left the theater wondering whether Homer\u2019s legendary city is somewhere they can actually visit,” Travel + Leisure<\/a> said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Moviegovers may recognize the following five locations in the film \u2014 and may find a way to see these locations with their own eyes in the days, weeks and months ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Voidokilia Beach is located in Messenia, in the southwestern Peloponnese region of Greece.<\/p>\n

The uniquely shaped beach, which served as one of the film’s Greek filming locations, is about 10 miles from the coastal town of Pylos.<\/p>\n

Nestor’s Cave sits above Voidokilia Beach.<\/p>\n

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The cave was used to film scenes with Polyphemus, the Cyclops who traps Odysseus and his crew in his cave before devouring several of the men.<\/p>\n

Visitors can reach Nestor’s Cave on foot via a hiking trail<\/a> above Voidokilia Beach, though the climb is rocky and steep.<\/p>\n

The largest of Sicily’s Egadi Islands, Favignana was used to represent Ithaca in “The Odyssey.”<\/p>\n

Also known as the Aegadian Islands, the archipelago consists of three main islands known for their crystal-clear waters.<\/p>\n

Favignana is about a 30-minute ferry ride from Trapani on Sicily’s western coast<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The waters surrounding the Egadi Islands have also yielded remarkable archaeological finds<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In September 2025, Sicilian officials announced the discovery of a well-preserved bronze helmet<\/a> near the site of the 241 B.C. Battle of the Aegates, along with weapons.<\/p>\n

A\u00eft Benhaddou is a fortified settlement<\/a> in southern Morocco, with structures dating back to the 17th century.<\/p>\n

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In “The Odyssey,” A\u00eft Benhaddou serves as part of ancient Troy at the end of the Trojan War.<\/p>\n

The UNESCO World Heritage Site remains open to visitors and is a roughly 30-minute drive from Ouarzazate.<\/p>\n

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Marrakech, a popular tourist destination, is roughly 110 miles from A\u00eft Benhaddou.<\/p>\n

As for the beach where the Trojan Horse is found and brought ashore \u2014 that took place on the beaches<\/a> of Essaouira, Morocco, on the Atlantic coast, according to multiple reports.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nolan filmed scenes at Findlater Castle in Aberdeenshire, on Scotland’s northeast coast,<\/a> last summer, according to several sources.<\/p>\n

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The castle overlooks the Moray Firth, a large inlet of the North Sea. Visitors can explore the castle, which features ruins dating back to the 14th century<\/a>, though the first documented fortification at the site dates to 1246.<\/p>\n

“For nearly eight centuries, Findlater Castle has stood witness to the ebb and flow of history \u2014 from Viking occupation to royal sieges,” officials from Findlater Castle said in a statement.<\/p>\n

“Now, thanks to Christopher Nolan’s vision, these ancient ruins will introduce millions of cinema-goers around the world to the raw beauty of the Banffshire coast.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/travel\/the-odyssey-inspires-surging-travel-interest-real-world-locations-behind-blockbuster <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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