Val d'Orcia, Italy
Val d'Orcia, Italy
Evgeny Rivkin
Evgeny Rivkin www.evgenyrivkin.com
Val d'Orcia, Italy
Arndt Günther
Arndt Günther www.pixellabor-guenthe…
Val d'Orcia, Italy
Patrick optroodt
Patrick optroodt www.paly.be
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Italy Val d'Orcia

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Maximus (Russell Crowe) is shown returning from years at war to his homeland on horseback. His journey brings him along a cypress tree-lined avenue, so typical of Tuscany. It is only then, however, that Maximus realises that his little slice of paradise has been corrupted by the outside world and that he has arrived too late to save his family.

Photography Tips

One can only photograph through the iron gate, however, the bars are wide enough to allow one foot of the tripod in and the rest out and a zoom lens in.
Sun sets behind the spot
Not so many people know this place, remarkably enough, they are focused on the other side of the road which is Podere Belvedere and wonder what we are busy doing there.
The front gate is slanted a bit so one can easily pass by without noticing it, but my coordinates are spot on.
You can easily park your car right next to the gate.
Bring a zoom lens and some nd filters

p.s.
I just passed it - just remember that the front gate is flanked by two tall cypresses, you cannot miss it.

Travel Information

This house can be found along the street from San Quirico d'Orcia to Pienza. There is place to park a car in front of an old gate to this house. The gate seems not to be used anymore.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Just a few people
Best Timing Sunset in spring
Sunrise & Sunset 07:43 - 16:49 | current local time: 20:28
Photo Themes Cypress Gladiator italy Toscana Tuscany Tuscany home Val d'Orcia

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Spot Comments (2)

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Alona Azaria
Alona Azaria 12.03.2018
I think this is where the Gladiators Elyseum was shot. I'll be there in June, I'll look it up. Thanks!
Rocío Berríos
Rocío Berríos 21.06.2022
I it. I was there a couple of years ago, it's beautiful, although I was only able to contemplate and take pictures through the bars

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Thank you Frank for creating this photo spot in Italy and Alona Azaria, Evgeny Rivkin, Arndt Günther, Patrick optroodt, Alexandru Huruniuc, Ulrike "Ulli" Berkus for improving it with additional photos or content.
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