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Le Grand Bleu (The Big Blue)

San Domenico Palace Hotel

Taormina · Italy  ·  Divers stay for the championship

Le Grand Bleu (The Big Blue) filmed at San Domenico Palace Hotel, Taormina. During the world championship, the divers are lodged at this five-star hotel, which occupies a former monastery.

Where to go

37.850135, 15.283008

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

Good to know

Title
Le Grand Bleu (The Big Blue) (1988)
On screen
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In real life
San Domenico Palace Hotel, Taormina
Can you visit?
Open to the public, ticketed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Le Grand Bleu (The Big Blue) film at San Domenico Palace Hotel?
At 37.850135, 15.283008 in Taormina. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit San Domenico Palace Hotel?
Open to the public, ticketed.
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