This archive report was first published on 16 July 2019.
On July 16, 2019, fans of movies and TV shows were thrilled to learn that they could now visit iconic locations from their favorite shows in real life.
From the fictional town of Stars Hollow in Gilmore Girls to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter, there are countless locations that have been immortalized on screen.
Here are some of the most famous movie and TV locations that you can visit in real life:
- Stars Hollow, Connecticut - The charming town in Gilmore Girls is actually a combination of several real-life locations in Connecticut, including Washington, Kent, and Essex.
- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Scotland - While the school itself is fictional, the real-life locations that inspired it are located in Scotland, including Alnwick Castle and Glencoe.
- Diagon Alley, London - The hidden wizarding street in Harry Potter is actually a real-life location in London, located near King's Cross Station.
- Central Perk, New York City - The iconic coffee shop from Friends is actually a real-life location in New York City, located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood.
