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Nettuno

Nettuno · Italy  ·  Galley sea battle

Ben-Hur filmed at Nettuno. The sea battle in which the hero is rescued from slavery was shot off this coastal town.

Where to go

41.466667, 12.666667

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
Ben-Hur (1959)
On screen
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In real life
Nettuno, Nettuno
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 Ben-Hur film at Nettuno?
At 41.466667, 12.666667 in Nettuno. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Nettuno?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Nettuno?
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