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The Star Wars film series has always been a classic masterpiece for science fiction fans. Since1977it began a new era of global sci-fi, and apart from its captivating special effects, the alien wilderness scenes are particularly eye-catching. The latest spin-off film in the series, Star Wars: Rogue One, released on2016,12,14, received widespread acclaim. This spin-off serves as an accessible entry point for those who haven’t seen the main Star Wars series, while also earning extra praise from longtime fans. This article introduces the filming locations of Rogue One. To capture the vastness of space and wilderness, filming had to be done in sparsely populated polar regions. We’ve specifically selected two filming spots in Iceland that offer breathtakingly stunning scenery.
Apart from the filming location of Rogue One, Iceland’s Stonehenge is definitely one of the must-visit attractions in a lifetime (Image Source / Arctic Henge)
1. Black Sand BeachReynisfjara
A view of the distant black sand beach Reynisfjara (Image Source / Wikipedia)
The unique rock formations of Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach were one of the factors that influenced the director’s choice for filming Rogue One (Image Source / Sagatours)
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach features otherworldly landscapes reminiscent of alien wilderness (Image Source / Iceland Mag)
2. Krafla VolcanoKrafla
Krafla Volcano is located in northern Iceland, with a crater diameter of about 10 kilometers and has erupted 29 times (Image Source / Wikipedia)
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