Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning Roman epic was filmed across three continents – the opening battle in an English forest, the desert slave city in Morocco, and the mighty Colosseum recreated on the island of Malta.
Where was Gladiator filmed?
Gladiator was filmed in Malta (the Colosseum), Morocco (the desert city) and England (the opening battle), with Tuscany for Maximus’s home.
Every Gladiator location, explained
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The Colosseum – Malta
Ancient Rome and the arena were recreated at Fort Ricasoli in Malta.
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Zucchabar – Morocco
The desert slave city used Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou in Morocco.
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The opening battle – England
The Germania battle used Bourne Wood in Surrey, England.
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Maximus’s home – Tuscany
Maximus’s farm used the Val d’Orcia in Tuscany, Italy.
Planning a visit
Aït Ben Haddou in Morocco and the deserts around Ouarzazate – and the forts of Malta – are real, spectacular, accessible pieces of the film.
Gladiator Fun Facts
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The Colosseum is Malta Ancient Rome and the arena were built at Fort Ricasoli in Malta.
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Morocco's desert city The slave city used Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou in Morocco.
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An English forest battle The opening battle was filmed at Bourne Wood in Surrey.
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'Are you not entertained?' The film gave cinema one of its most quoted lines.
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Best Picture The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Gladiator filmed?
In Malta (the Colosseum), Morocco (the desert city) and England (the opening battle), with Tuscany for Maximus’s home.
Where was the Colosseum filmed?
It was recreated at Fort Ricasoli in Malta.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Aït Ben Haddou in Morocco and Malta are accessible.
Who directed Gladiator?
Ridley Scott.
Who stars in it?
Russell Crowe.
