Some locations seemed to be alive in the imagination of the famous writer Joan Kathleen Rowling when they are depicted most magically and vividly in Harry Porter series. Harry Porter is the best selling book written by Joan Kathleen Rowling and the most watched fantasy-adventure movie directed by David Yates. The magnificent scenes, cute actors and actresses, attractive movie content are the key words to highly appreciate an interesting film. It\'s so amazing that there are lots of exotic locations filmed in Harry Porter little known by audiences worldwide. Below are the hottest real-life destinations depicted in Harry Porter series.
Alnwick Castle, Northumberland is the place where the first scene of Harry Porter\'s riding brooms are shown off in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher\'s Stone" in the Harry Potter series. This is also the location where the fight between flying cars in Episode 2, "Chamber of Secrets." Besides, the magic between Hagrid and Professor Dumbledore happens in Alnwick Castle garden.
Alnwick castle, Northumberland
London King\'s Cross is the familiar railway station filmed throughout 7 episodes of Harry Porter, where Harry and friends catch train to Hogwarts school. London King\'s Cross railway station is famous for its Gothic-church structure with glass dome roofs, luxurious shops and Europe\'s longest Champagne bar.
London King\'s Cross railway station
In "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", the Millennium Bridge, London is "beaten out"; however, the bridge, indeed, is among the most-wanted tourist destinations in London. Millennium Bridge across Thames river is connected to St. Paul Cathedral and Tate Modern Exhibition center.
Millennium Bridge, London
The 21 dome-roof railway Glenfinnan is situated in Lochaber, the highland of Scotland. Glenfinnan railway is the place where the high-speed train Hogwart goes through. The unique one-track structure is vividly and impressively depicted in the 3rd episode of Harry Porter.
Glenfinnan railway, Lochaber, Scotland
Oxford University is best-known for its impressive architecture, history and ancient culture attracting millions of tourists all over the world. The Chirst-church structure features Norman styled rows of columns and rows of desks used as a great hall, a dining room of Harry Potter and his classmates.
Oxford University
Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire, England, owned by British inventor William Henry Fox Talbot is a marvelous location for magic scenes in Harry Porter. Here, you have the chance to take a tour around the familiar magic class in Harry Potter series.
Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, England
Freshwater West beach is situated near Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire in south-west Wales in the distance of 1.12 kilometres. This is one of the most famous tourist destinations of Pembrokershire and the setting for Shell Cotage in episode 7 "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows".
Freshwater West Beach, Pembrokershire, Wales
Glen Coe is a glend situated in the Highlands of Scotland. This location is among the most spectacular and beautiful places in Scotland. Glen Coe is the familiar setting in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" with a tent and Hagrid\'s giant pumpkin. Besides, Glen Coe is a wonderful spot for weekend vacations thanks to its fresh air of Scotland.
Glen Coe, Glencoe, Scotland
Loch Arkaig Lake is located in Lochaber, Scotland, to the west of the Great Glen. The surface of Loch Arkaig is the setting for space scenes in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". Loch Arkaig is a memorial of soldiers in World War II appealing visitors around the world.
Loch Arkaig, Lochaber, Scotland
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