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10 beautiful Hollywood movie location sites in Budapest

Published 5:05 AM EDT, Mon June 25, 2018
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<strong>Gellért Hotel and Baths: </strong>Positioned on the banks of the Danube River, the Gellért Hotel and Baths features in the 1996 movie "Evita." The comedy "I Spy," starring Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson, was also shot in and around the stunning building.
Gellért Hotel and Baths: Positioned on the banks of the Danube River, the Gellért Hotel and Baths features in the 1996 movie "Evita." The comedy "I Spy," starring Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson, was also shot in and around the stunning building.
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<strong>Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace: </strong>Now one of the more luxurious hotel destinations in Budapest, this site has been used in film productions such as action comedy "Spy," starring Melissa McCarthy and Jude Law.
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace: Now one of the more luxurious hotel destinations in Budapest, this site has been used in film productions such as action comedy "Spy," starring Melissa McCarthy and Jude Law.
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<strong>Bálna building: </strong>One of Budapest's more modern architectural delights, the Bálna starred as the headquarters of NASA in Ridley Scott's science fiction film "The Martian." It also crops up in CBS television series "Ransom," which is filmed on location in the city by Korda Productions
Bálna building: One of Budapest's more modern architectural delights, the Bálna starred as the headquarters of NASA in Ridley Scott's science fiction film "The Martian." It also crops up in CBS television series "Ransom," which is filmed on location in the city by Korda Productions
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<strong>Andrássy Avenue and Oktogon intersection:</strong> Built in 1887 to connect the city center to the City Park, Andrássy Avenue's film credits include "Evita," where crowd scenes were filmed along the famous avenue and at the Oktogon intersection.
Andrássy Avenue and Oktogon intersection: Built in 1887 to connect the city center to the City Park, Andrássy Avenue's film credits include "Evita," where crowd scenes were filmed along the famous avenue and at the Oktogon intersection.
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<strong>St. Stephen's Basilica:</strong> The 1996 movie "Evita," starring Madonna, was refused permissions to film in Buenos Aires, so various scenes were filmed in front of the Basilica and throughout Budapest.
St. Stephen's Basilica: The 1996 movie "Evita," starring Madonna, was refused permissions to film in Buenos Aires, so various scenes were filmed in front of the Basilica and throughout Budapest.
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<strong>Gozsdu-udvar: </strong>Tony Scott's "Spy Game," starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt, was also filmed in this courtyard, which dates back to 1900 and provides an inviting location for any film crew.
Gozsdu-udvar: Tony Scott's "Spy Game," starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt, was also filmed in this courtyard, which dates back to 1900 and provides an inviting location for any film crew.
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<strong>Hungarian State Opera House:</strong> Providing Hungarians with the finest opera and ballet productions, this stunning building was the location site for the opening scenes of Francis Lawrence "Red Sparrow," starring Jennifer Lawrence.
Hungarian State Opera House: Providing Hungarians with the finest opera and ballet productions, this stunning building was the location site for the opening scenes of Francis Lawrence "Red Sparrow," starring Jennifer Lawrence.
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<strong>Hungarian Parliament building and the Danube River: </strong>Situated on the banks of the river, Parliament has been used in scores of film and television productions such as "Transporter 3" which starred Jason Statham, while the opening sequence of "Atomic Blonde" with Charlize Theron was shot along the banks.
Hungarian Parliament building and the Danube River: Situated on the banks of the river, Parliament has been used in scores of film and television productions such as "Transporter 3" which starred Jason Statham, while the opening sequence of "Atomic Blonde" with Charlize Theron was shot along the banks.
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<strong>Heroes' Square: </strong>The 2013 blockbuster "A Good Day to Die Hard" was filmed in and around Budapest and Heroes' Square was used quite extensively in the fifth installment of the franchise starring Bruce Willis.
Heroes' Square: The 2013 blockbuster "A Good Day to Die Hard" was filmed in and around Budapest and Heroes' Square was used quite extensively in the fifth installment of the franchise starring Bruce Willis.
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<strong>Liberty Square: </strong>Home to the American Embassy, a park, cafes and a venue for concerts and film productions, this popular square has acted as a unique filming location for movies like "Blade Runner 2049" and also appeared in 2015 film "Spy."
Liberty Square: Home to the American Embassy, a park, cafes and a venue for concerts and film productions, this popular square has acted as a unique filming location for movies like "Blade Runner 2049" and also appeared in 2015 film "Spy."
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