10 Iconic UNESCO Heritage Sites Captured in Films

Quick Summary

• Petra’s Treasury in Jordan gained fame after appearing in Indiana Jones and the last Crusade (1989), driving tourism to nearly a million visitors by 2010.
• Hollywood films have popularized UNESCO World Heritage Sites globally, fueling a trend called “set-jetting,” where travelers visit iconic filming locations.
• Featured UNESCO sites include:

– kenya Lake System (Out of Africa, 1985): Known for its dramatic landscapes and flamingos in the Great rift Valley.
– Tongariro National Park, New Zealand (The Lord of the Rings, 2001-2003): Filming location for “Mordor” with sacred mountains significant to Māori culture.- Historic Centre of Rome, Italy (Roman Holiday, 1953): Iconic landmarks like Spanish Steps and Trevi fountain featured prominently.
– Machu Picchu, Peru (The Motorcycle Diaries, 2004): Highlighted social inequalities while showcasing Inca ruins.
– Historic Center of Salzburg, Austria (The Sound of music,1965): Baroque cityscape became famous alongside musical heritage landmarks.
– Medina of Marrakesh, Morocco: Depicted vibrancy and chaos in Hitchcock’s The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956).
– Lübeck, Germany: Gothic architecture played prominently in Nosferatu (1922).
Others include Wadi Rum (Jordan), Angkor Archaeological Park (Cambodia), Historic center Mexico through bonds modern parade spectacle Post Spectre-themed Augural campaigns

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