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The Day The Earth Stood Still

United States Capitol

Washington · United States  ·  Craft flies over the capital

The Day The Earth Stood Still filmed at United States Capitol, Washington. The alien craft passes over this building during the aerial views of the city.

United States Capitol, Washington

Where to go

38.889722, -77.009167

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

Good to know

Title
The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)
On screen
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In real life
United States Capitol, Washington
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 The Day The Earth Stood Still film at United States Capitol?
At 38.889722, -77.009167 in Washington. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit United States Capitol?
Open to the public, free.
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