Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film The Odyssey brought to life the ancient world of Homer without depending on green screen technology. The director opted for a more authentic approach, utilizing …
1/71. Aït Benhaddou, Morocco | This UNESCO World Heritage Site, located near Ouarzazate, was transformed into the city of Troy for the film. Its iconic mud-brick fortress has also appeared in classics like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator, making it a famed filming venue. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
2/72. Essaouira, Morocco | The Atlantic shores of this coastal city were used for scenes showcasing the discovery of the Trojan Horse and Odysseus’s journey toward Ithaca. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
3/73. Voidokilia Beach & Nestor’s Cave, Greece | This crescent-shaped beach in the Peloponnese and the adjacent cave served as the backdrop for the Cyclops scene featuring Polyphemus, illustrating one of Homer’s most famous narratives. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
4/74. Methoni Castle, Greece | This 13th-century Venetian fortress located in the Peloponnese was depicted as the setting for Telemachus’s quest to Pylos, where he seeks news about his father, Odysseus, from King Nestor. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
5/75. Favignana Island, Sicily, Italy | Positioned off Sicily’s northwest coast, the island’s 15th-century Castello di Santa Caterina served as the exterior for Odysseus’s palace in Ithaca. Reports indicate that the cast and crew scaled about 900 feet daily to access the hilltop fortress. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
6/76. Hjörleifshöfði, Iceland | This dramatic black-sand headland on Iceland’s southern coast represented Hades, providing an evocative volcanic backdrop for Odysseus’s descent into the Underworld. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
7/77. Moray Coast, Scotland | The Moray coastline, featuring Findlater Castle and Buckie Harbour, was utilized for scenes involving the Laestrygonians. Nearby sites also served as the backdrop for Circe’s domain, and the world’s largest modern-built Viking longship, Draken, was featured during the shoot. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
