7 Locations From TV Series’ You Can Actually Visit

The hit Netflix series, The House of cards is based in the US but a lot of the series has been shot at other locations which are not based in the United States. While some locations exist others don’t. The opening credits picture some of the prominent locations like the Washington Monument, Capitol Hill and Lincoln Memorial. Most of the series has been filmed in the neighbourhood of Baltimore, where you can find Claire and Frank's house. The Museum of Baltimore, which appears in some episodes is a must visit and hosts renowned artists like Picasso, Van Gough, and Renoir. In fact the office of the Washington Herald is actually the Baltimore Sun’s office.

The inside of the US Capitol is actually shot at the Maryland State House located in Annapolis. You can opt for a guided tour of the building. Other known locations and sets were created in Maryland; for instance, the White House was also created in Maryland.

Vikings is a historical drama featuring the life of the Norse Viking King of Sweden and Denmark, Ragnor Lothbrok. The show was mostly shot across Ireland and at ancient Viking sites. These sites are a short drive from Dublin and are across the beautiful landscape of Wicklow Mountains. So put on your hiking shoes on and set on a beautiful trail. You can also go on trails along the Boyne River in County Meath in Ireland, which is the Seine River in the series. Some shots of the series are also filmed near the Plane Castle, which is also the famous venue of many famous concerts. Some scenes are also shot at the Belssington lake, which is the largest lake formed after the construction of the Poulaphouca Dam. There are many more such locations all across Ireland and you will have a great time visiting them. So pack your bags and plan a holiday to Ireland.

Narcos is another popular Netflix original series that showcases the life of Pablo Escobar, a Colombian drug lord. The series has a documentary style storytelling and is filmed across Medellin, Columbia. The colourful city has changed a lot from being a dangerous city controlled by Narco gangs and has now become a tourist attraction as the hometown of Escobar. You can also tour the 5-star prison, La Catedral that Escobar constructed for himself. You can also visit his grave and his home and the final refuge, post which he was captured and killed.