The fantastic, beautiful, or simply strange places in art are often inspired by real-life destinations. The best part is that you can visit these locations, from Glencoe village in Scotland (which played the part of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter franchise) to the isle of Kauai on Hawaii (you may know it as the stomping grounds of Jurassic Park).
The U.K.-based website Just the Flight created a cool infographic of some famous destinations around the world that inspired books, movies, video games, and more.
Click on the infographic below to expand it.
Readers, what’s your favorite imaginary destination? Have you ever traveled to its real-life counterpart? Tell us in the comments below!
(Photo: Just the Flight)
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