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The Great Race

Hofburg Palace

Vienna · Austria  ·  Prince's ballroom

The Great Race filmed at Hofburg Palace, Vienna. The prince's ballroom, where Leslie sees the resemblance to Fate, is in this Vienna palace.

Where to go

48.206389, 16.365278
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Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Great Race (1965)
On screen
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In real life
Hofburg Palace, Vienna
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 The Great Race film at Hofburg Palace?
At 48.206389, 16.365278 in Vienna. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Hofburg Palace?
Open to the public, ticketed.
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