Schloss Ludwigsburg, 30, Schlossstraße, Ludwigsburg - Mitte, Ludwigsburg-Mitte, Ludwigsburg, Landkreis Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, 71634, Deutschland
Scene: (Exterior, as Balibari's palace courtyard)
Carton House, Maynooth Road, Maynooth ED, The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth, County Kildare, Leinster, W23 YW8R, Éire / Ireland
1, Synagogenstraße, Hechingen, Stetten, Hechingen, Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Hechingen, Zollernalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, 72379, Deutschland
Scene: (Castle Hohenzollern)
Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, 3, Arsenalplatz, Ludwigsburg - Mitte, Ludwigsburg-Mitte, Ludwigsburg, Landkreis Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, 71638, Deutschland
Scene: (Ludwigsburg Castle)
Elm Hill, Warminster, Wiltshire, England, BA12 0AU, United Kingdom
Scene: (Hackton gardens: Barry reminded by his mother that nothing belongs to him)
Stanley Kubrick’s ravishing 18th-century epic looks like a series of old master paintings brought to life – and famously was shot by candlelight, using ultra-fast lenses originally developed for NASA. Its Europe was assembled mostly from the great houses and castles of Ireland and England, with a detour to a Prussian palace in Potsdam.
Where was Barry Lyndon filmed?
Barry Lyndon was filmed in Ireland (Carton House, Cahir Castle, Kells), England (Blenheim Palace and Derbyshire’s great houses) and Germany (Potsdam).
Every Barry Lyndon location, explained
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Ireland – the young rogue’s world
Much of the film used Irish estates and castles – Carton House at Maynooth, Cahir Castle as a German fortress, and the town of Kells – until Kubrick abruptly left Ireland.
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England – Castle Hackton and Blenheim
The grand English scenes used Blenheim Palace‘s water gardens in Oxfordshire and the estates of Derbyshire’s Dales (Edensor, on the Chatsworth estate) as “Castle Hackton.”
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Potsdam – Prussian splendour
The exteriors of Sans-Souci and the German court used Potsdam near Berlin, including the Bassinplatz.
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The English country houses
A roll-call of stately homes supplied the film’s painterly interiors and gardens across England and Ireland.
Planning a visit
Many of the film’s settings are open to visitors: Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, Cahir Castle and Carton House in Ireland, and the Chatsworth estate in Derbyshire – a grand tour of the film’s world.
Barry Lyndon Fun Facts
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Shot by candlelight with NASA lenses Kubrick filmed candlelit scenes using specially adapted Zeiss f/0.7 lenses originally made for NASA’s moon programme – some of the fastest lenses ever built.
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Kubrick fled Ireland During the Irish shoot, Kubrick reportedly received an IRA threat and swiftly moved the production to England.
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It looks like a painting on purpose Each frame was composed to echo 18th-century paintings by the likes of Gainsborough and Hogarth.
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It won four Oscars The film took Academy Awards for its cinematography, art direction, costumes and score.
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A famously slow zoom Kubrick’s signature slow reverse zooms turn interiors into living tableaux.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Kubrick film by candlelight?
Using specially adapted Zeiss f/0.7 lenses originally developed for NASA, among the fastest ever made.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Blenheim Palace, Cahir Castle, Carton House and the Chatsworth estate are all open to visitors.
Why did filming leave Ireland?
Kubrick reportedly received an IRA threat and moved the production to England.
