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

12) Skopelos, Greece - Mamma Mia!

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

The musical - Mamma Mia! is famous for its setting against the calm blue waters and stone houses of Greece. The film is set on the island of Skopelos and beautifully portrays the charisma of the Aegean Sea and the island's scenic beaches. The movie perfectly presents the Greek atmosphere with cobblestone streets and whitewashed buildings. The movie resulted in a significant tourism boom on the island, and people enthralled by the setting of the movie went to experience it in real life.

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