17 films that brought fame to the locations they were shot in

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Mamma Mia!, Image Source - Universal Pictures
Mamma Mia!, Image Source - Universal Pictures

8) Angkor Wat, Cambodia - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

Cambodia - Angkor temples - Source: Getty
Cambodia - Angkor temples - Source: Getty

Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, featuring Angelina Jolie, was filmed here. This temple is grandeur and is adorned with ancient corridors and mysterious carvings. It perfectly adds to the adventurous tone of the movie with its overgrown trees. After the film was released, people started visiting this temple in Cambodia quite a lot. It has helped increase awareness about Cambodia's culture and heritage.

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