Located not far from Cairo’s bustling center, the most famous pyramids in all of Egypt have prompted historians and scholars to devote their lifetimes to unraveling their mysteries and protecting their secrets. Thanks to the team’s collaboration with the Egyptian government and more local partners, Fountain of Youth was able to shoot at one of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth. In fact, the movie is the first to feature a helicopter landing on the site!

Hua Lamphong Station made an immediate—and lasting—impression on the Fountain of Youth filmmaking team. Its unique combination of classic European train station motifs and Southeast Asian influences gives the location a timeless look and feel. The grand waiting hall features a corrugated metal roof and rows of benches—including a section reserved for monks only. When the production team read the script, they knew it would be the ideal setting for the movie’s memorable train-station chase.

This bustling, bright market is usually packed with locals doing their daily shopping. But on shoot day for Fountain of Youth, a chase featuring motorcycles, SUVs, gunfire, and plenty of action roared through its aisles. Coordinating the action required partnering with the local community, who ultimately got a kick out of having their market play a starring role in a Hollywood movie. Inside tip: If you visit, don’t miss the yuzu sorbet at Gelatopia!

This was the team’s first pick as the backdrop for Luke and Charlotte’s discovery of an extremely rare copy of the Bible. Not only is it easily one of the world’s most beautiful libraries, but it houses more than 200,000 ancient books. While the librarians initially balked at the idea of having a fight scene filmed in their building, once the team assured them the books and building would be protected during the shoot, they were on board.

If you find yourself in Vienna, don’t miss Hofburg Palace! A prime example of the city’s baroque architecture, it’s a stunning attraction. It also is the home of the Spanish Riding School, where the world-famous Lipizzaner horses—the large white stallions known for their dressage performances—can be seen trotting the grounds and practicing their jumps.

When the main characters need to make a quick escape from the Austrian National Library, they head underground. The filmmaking team found the perfect spot for the disappearing act in Vienna’s tunnel system, which already had a notable big-screen moment in the 1949 film The Third Man. In Fountain of Youth, Luke, Charlotte, and the team wind their way beneath the city through its network of tunnels before making their exit near the Hochstrahlbrunnen fountain.

When the filmmaking team was scouting a location for a mini art heist to take place, the Walker Art Gallery was an obvious choice. Founded in the 1800s, it’s near the center of Liverpool where the movie’s big car chase sequence kicks off. Working in a gallery with paintings from notable artists like Rembrandt and David Hockney was a highlight for the crew, who also recommend visiting the World Museum next door to enjoy a deeper dive into archaeology and science.

The streets surrounding Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall offer plenty of highways, roundabouts, and other elements that make for a really great car chase. For Fountain of Youth’s heart-pounding pursuit, the cast and crew spent six full days filming in Liverpool, using it as a stand-in for London’s city center. It’s an ideal place to shoot a movie and the crew enjoyed all it has to offer, from beautiful parks and great restaurants to gorgeous architecture and museums.

This grand, historic college was the ideal location for the pivotal scene between Stanley Tucci and Eiza González’s characters. Nestled next to the River Thames, it’s home to the University of Greenwich, as well as plenty of historical monuments. Take the Painted Hall, which is widely known as Britain’s answer to the Sistine Chapel. There’s also the Royal Observatory at the top of the college’s hill, offering beautiful and sprawling views of the city.