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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Mount Etna

Nicolosi · Italy  ·  Lava footage as backdrop

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith filmed at Mount Etna, Nicolosi. Lava flow footage from this volcano was used as a backdrop for studio scenes in the third prequel.

Mount Etna, Nicolosi

Where to go

37.750835, 14.99322

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
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
On screen
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In real life
Mount Etna, Nicolosi
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 Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith film at Mount Etna?
At 37.750835, 14.99322 in Nicolosi. 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 Mount Etna?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Mount Etna?
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