Naboo isn't a real place, but its iconic scenes were filmed across Southern Europe, primarily using Lake Como, Italy (especially Villa del Balbianello for lakeside scenes) and the Plaza de España in Seville, Spain (for the Theed Royal Palace exteriors) for Attack of the Clones, while the opulent interiors of the palace were inspired by the Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy.
Lake Como Italy Star Wars fans will be thrilled to know that one of the saga's most iconic love scenes was filmed right here. The lake's timeless beauty became the setting for Naboo, Padmé Amidala's home planet. Explore the real-life locations where cinema and elegance meet.
After many months of general research into where to shoot, the real-world shooting locations for Naboo were Villa del Balbianello and Royal Palace of Caserta in Italy and Plaza de España in Seville, Spain, among others.
Yes, Naboo exists. At least a tiny, very specific part of it. And lucky for us, it's not in a galaxy far, far away—it's right here on Earth, on the shores of Lake Como (Lago di Como) in Italy. Just a short day trip from Milan, you can step into one of the most visually stunning Star Wars filming locations.
Skellig Michael has risen to dramatic prominence due to its starring role as Luke Skywalker's Island Sanctuary on the planet Ahch-To in both Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.
Abandoned Star Wars Film Sets of Tatooine / Urban Exploration
Where is Padme's Palace in real life?
Villa Balbianello – Lake Como, Italy
Its most famous on-screen moment was certainly Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker's secret wedding in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. While the creators digitally altered the villa's exteriors for the film, you can easily spot the balcony where Padmé and Anakin kiss.
No, Lor San Tekka was not a Jedi Knight, but a devout follower and ally of the Jedi Order, a member of the non-Force-sensitive Church of the Force, who helped Luke Skywalker preserve Jedi lore and find the first Jedi Temple. He believed in the Jedi's ideals, protected their history during the Empire's reign, and provided the crucial map fragment that led to Luke Skywalker's exile.
Fictional Tatooine in many respects is a direct reflection of Tunisia. No other real-world destination offers the same level of organic immersion into the Star Wars universe. Tunisia is also synonymous with Indiana Jones tourism.
For The Empire Strikes Back, Dagobah was created almost entirely on a soundstage rather than filmed in a real swamp. The set was built on Stage 8 at Elstree Studios in England, where the crew constructed a massive, fully enclosed swamp using trees, roots, fog effects, and over 65,000 gallons of water.
Young Anakin's slave-quarter home is a ksar (originally a grain store) in Medenine, about 35 miles southeast of Matmata in southern Tunisia. The last remaining square of this once-vast complex has been turned into a bustling bazaar at avenue 7 Novembre in the centre of the town.
Alderaan (/ˈɔːldərɑːn, -ræn/ AWL-də-ra(h)n) was an Earth-like fictional planet featured in the Star Wars franchise. It is blue-green in appearance, depicted as a terrestrial planet with humanoid inhabitants, and characterized by a peaceful culture.
According to Luceno, Naboo was rich in plasma and had a major mining and refining facility financed with a loan from the Intergalactic Banking Clan. The planet sold plasma energy to the Trade Federation at fixed prices.
The Hôtel Sidi Driss in Matmatat-Al-Qadimal was used as Luke Skywalker's childhood home (the Lars homestead) in A New Hope. The set returned in 2000 to film scenes for Attack of the Clones.
Yoda Cave, also known as Gigjagja, is a lava cave at the base of Hjorleifshofdi Mountain on Iceland's South Coast. Its entrance resembles the face of Yoda from Star Wars, which gave the cave its name. Scenes from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story were filmed in the area, adding to its appeal for film fans.
After Darth Sidious defeated the Jedi, Yoda retreated to the remote swamp planet of Dagobah. While in exile, he dwelled in a simple hut he built among the roots of a massive gnarltree.
Dagobah. Home to Yoda during his final years, Dagobah was a swamp-covered planet strong with the Force -- a forgotten world where the wizened Jedi Master could escape the notice of Imperial forces.
The actual filming on location took place on the Tunisian island of Djerba. In 1975, during the early stages of production on Star Wars, the appearance of the Mos Eisley cantina and its clientele was realized through the work of concept arts Ron Cobb, Rick Baker and Ralph McQuarrie and costume designer John Mollo.
Filming. Scenes set on Endor were filmed on private logging company land that was shortly thereafter clearcut near the town of Smith River, California; the speeder chase scene was filmed at the Chetham Grove section of Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park near the "Avenue of the Giants" in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
Tataouine (Berber languages: Tiṭṭawin; Arabic: تطاوين) is a city in southern Tunisia. It is the capital of the Tataouine Governorate. The below-ground "cave dwellings" of the native Berber population, designed for coolness and protection, render the city and the area around it as a tourist and film makers' attraction.
During one of these missions she would break the Jedi Code's rule of attachment by falling in love with Darman, RC-1136, a clone commando in Omega Squad, and becoming pregnant with his child, Venku Skirata. The two would later marry in the traditional Mandalorian way shortly before her death in 19 BBY.
