where was casino royale filmed
“Casino Royale” (2006) was filmed across several countries, with many locations standing in for the story’s Madagascar, Montenegro, Miami, and more.
Main countries and key locations
- Czech Republic (Czechia) – This is where much of the film was actually shot.
* Prague and Barrandov Studios for many interiors and action scenes.
* Karlovy Vary used as “Montenegro,” including: Grandhotel Pupp as the Hotel Splendide, and the former Kaiserbad Spa as the actual Casino Royale building.
* Loket, a nearby town, appears as the picturesque square where Bond meets Mathis.
- Italy – Used for the later part of the film and the emotional climax.
* Lake Como: Villa del Balbianello (Bond’s recovery clinic) and Villa La Gaeta (where Bond confronts Mr White).
* Venice: Grand Canal and surrounding streets for the yacht sequence and the collapsing palazzo scenes.
- Bahamas – Stand‑in for several tropical settings like “Madagascar” and the Bahamas segments.
* New Providence Island, Nassau: Coral Harbour for the “Madagascar” construction site.
* Paradise Island: One & Only Ocean Club (Bond’s villa and casino scenes), plus the Versailles Gardens where Bond walks en route to confront Dimitrios.
- United Kingdom – Used mainly for studio work and some exterior stand‑ins.
* Pinewood/Barrandov-related work and Black Park in Buckinghamshire, which doubles for the rebel camp in “Mbale, Uganda.”
Quick HTML table of main filming hubs
| Country/Region | Notable Locations | In‑film setting |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic (Czechia) | [3][1]Prague, Barrandov Studios, Karlovy Vary (Grandhotel Pupp, Kaiserbad Spa), Loket | [3][1]“Montenegro” (Hotel Splendide & Casino Royale), various interiors and city scenes | [1][3]
| Italy | [3][1]Villa del Balbianello, Villa La Gaeta (Lake Como), Venice/Grand Canal | [1][3]Bond’s recovery clinic, Mr White’s villa, Venice finale | [3][1]
| Bahamas | [2][1][3]New Providence Island (Coral Harbour), Paradise Island (One & Only Ocean Club, Versailles Gardens) | [2][1][3]“Madagascar” construction site, Bond’s Bahamas villa, casino and garden scenes | [1][3]
| United Kingdom | [7][1]Black Park near Pinewood Studios | [1]Rebel camp in “Mbale, Uganda” and other exterior doubles | [1]
Mini takeaway (TL;DR)
“Casino Royale” may name places like Madagascar, Miami, Montenegro, and Uganda, but the filming actually happened mostly in the Czech Republic, Italy, the Bahamas, and the UK, with Karlovy Vary and the Bahamas locations being some of the most recognizable spots for fans visiting today.
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