21 Cool Abandoned Movie Sets You Can Actually Still Visit

Have you ever wondered what happens to old movie sets? Maybe there were particular ones you absolutely loved and maybe there were some that were just so memorable you can’t help but be reminded of them.

Old gas stations in freaky movies, deserted deserts, and iconic villages are all part of the lure.

When movie companies refrain from using green screens and CGI, they come up with some awesomely impressive stuff. And it turns out, some of these abandoned movies sets are open to the public.

That’s right, you can totally visit these 20 abandoned movie sets from some of your favorites like “Star Wars,” “Pirates of Caribbean,” “The Hills Have Eyes,” and several others. Check out this gallery to find out where they all are.

Star Wars — Tatooine

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Tunisia and Morocco were the only places that could host the Mars-like Grande Dunes.

Pirates of the Caribbean — Port Royale

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This is Wallilabou bay which acted as Port Royale in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Hunger Games — District 12

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Recognize these? These are the slums from District 12 located at Henry River Mill Village, North Carolina.

Lord of the Rings — The Shire

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Matamata, New Zealand. At this point, it’s occupied by more sheep than hobbits.

Schindler’s List — Płaszów Labor Camp

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This is the chilling replica of Płaszów Labor Camp and remains in Krakow, Poland.

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters — Augsburg

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You can find these remains nestled in a forest a few miles away from Berlin, Germany.

Cleopatra and The Passion of the Christ — Rome

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When the movie industry declined in Rome, these classic Roman streets were abandoned.

Blue Brothers — Mall Chase

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This is the Dixie Square Mall in Harvey, Illinois that was actually abandoned before it was wrecked for the iconic chase scene.

Full Metal Jacket — Vietnam

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Director Stanley Kubrick hated to travel so he shot Full Metal Jacket in London, England. Beckton Gas Works was used to shoot various major battle scenes.