A Look at Famous Italian Locations in the Movie "Inferno"

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported

The recently popular theatrical release "Inferno" has now grossed over $147 million worldwide. Professor Langdon, played by Tom Hanks, embarks on another thrilling adventure. The film was shot in Florence and Venice in Italy, as well as Istanbul in Turkey. Much of the storyline is based on solving puzzles derived from Dante’s epic poem "The Divine Comedy." This time, we’ll first introduce the famous landmarks in Florence and Venice that Professor Langdon passes through.

1. Boboli Gardens

The Boboli Gardens in Florence are a world-renowned ancient Roman-style garden, located behind the Pitti Palace. They were purchased in the early 14th century by the Medici family, the most prominent nobles of Florence at the time. During festivals, the Medici family would hold grand musical parties in the gardens, featuring performances by royal musicians and cuisine prepared by imperial chefs. Being invited to such events was considered a mark of high status. By the late 18th century, the Pitti Palace served as the power center of Napoleon I, and later, the newly unified Italian royal family also briefly resided there.

2. Vasari Corridor

The Vasari Corridor is a closed elevated passageway in Florence, nearly one kilometer long, connecting the Palazzo Vecchio and the Pitti Palace, starting from the south side of the Uffizi Gallery. In addition to admiring the famous self-portraits in the museum collection, visitors can also enjoy views of the sunset and river through the corridor windows. Most of the corridor is not open to the public and requires special reservation.

3. Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)

Commonly known as the "Cathedral," the Florence Cathedral is the city's main church and one of its largest, built in the Gothic style. It is most famous for its dome, which is the largest brick dome ever constructed, taking 140 years to complete. A century later, Michelangelo built a similar large dome for St. Peter's Basilica in Rome but admitted, "I can build a bigger dome than this, but not more beautiful."