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Batman Begins

Franklin Street Bridge

Chicago · United States  ·  Bridge toward the asylum district

Batman Begins filmed at Franklin Street Bridge, Chicago. A two-part bridge that can be raised, shown as the route into the asylum district. On screen it's The Narrows.

Franklin Street Bridge, Chicago
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Where to go

41.8872, -87.6358
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Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
Batman Begins (2005)
On screen
The Narrows
In real life
Franklin Street Bridge, Chicago
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Batman Begins film at Franklin Street Bridge?
At 41.8872, -87.6358 in Chicago. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Franklin Street Bridge?
Open to the public, free.
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