In 1938, after his father goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, Indiana Jones finds himself up against the Nazis again to stop them from obtaining its powers.
Moab City Hall, East Center Street, Moab, Grand County, Utah, 84532, United States of America
Grand County, Utah, United States of America
Scene: (opening scenes with boy scouts)
Al-Khazneh, As-Siq, وادي موسى, Petra Sub-District, لواء البتراء, معان, 71882, الأردن
Scene: (Temple of the Sun; exterior, coordinates: 30°19'21"N, 35°27'06"E)
603-607 S Polk Parking, 603-607, South Polk Street, Plemons' Addition, Glidden & Sanborn, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, 79101, United States of America
Scene: (the four riding into the sunset at the end, coordinates: 34°59'19.7"N, 101°28'20.6"W)
Grand County, Utah, United States of America
Scene: (opening scene)
Gerberding Hall, 1704, Northeast Grant Lane, Central Campus, University District, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98195, United States of America
Indiana Jones Bed & Breakfast, 502, Front Street, Antonito, Conejos County, Colorado, 81120, United States of America
Scene: (Indy's home in Utah)
Mills County, Texas, United States of America
County Road 67, Park County, Colorado, United States of America
603-607 S Polk Parking, 603-607, South Polk Street, Plemons' Addition, Glidden & Sanborn, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, 79101, United States of America
Furzehill Parade, Shenley Road, Elstree and Borehamwood, Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England, WD6 1DX, United Kingdom
The third Indiana Jones film chases the Holy Grail across the world, and filmed nearly as widely as its story: the rose-red canyon of Petra in Jordan, the canals of Venice, the deserts of Spain and a German castle, all anchored by the soundstages of Elstree.
Where was Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade filmed?
The film was shot in Jordan (Petra), Italy (Venice), Spain (Almeria and Granada), Germany, the American Southwest (Utah), and at Elstree Studios in England.
Every location, explained
1
Petra, Jordan – the Grail temple
The Canyon of the Crescent Moon and the Grail temple facade are Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) at Petra in Jordan – one of cinema’s most breathtaking reveals, and entirely real.
2
Venice – the library and canals
Indy’s search in “Venice” used Venice itself for exteriors and canals, with the library interior filmed elsewhere – the boat chase runs through the lagoon city.
3
Spain – the desert and the tank chase
The desert tank-chase and “Republic” scenes were shot in Almeria (Cabo de Gata, Guadix, Tabernas) in Andalusia, Europe’s great desert film country.
4
Germany, Utah and Elstree
Schloss Burresheim in Germany played Brunwald Castle, the Utah desert around Moab opened the film with young Indy, and Elstree Studios hosted the interiors.
Planning a visit
Petra in Jordan is the trip of a lifetime – walking the Siq to the Treasury is exactly the reveal the film gives Indy. Venice and the deserts of Almeria in Spain are both accessible and cinematic, making this one of the great real-world film pilgrimages.
Last Crusade Fun Facts
1
The Grail temple is Petra The Canyon of the Crescent Moon is Al-Khazneh, the Treasury at Petra in Jordan.
2
Spain's desert plays the tank chase The desert scenes were filmed around Almeria in Andalusia, long a home of desert cinema.
3
A real German castle Brunwald Castle is Schloss Burresheim in Germany.
4
Young Indy in Utah The opening sequence with River Phoenix was shot in the Utah desert around Moab.
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Elstree hosted the interiors As with the original Star Wars, the studio interiors were built at Elstree in England.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Grail temple in Indiana Jones?
It’s Al-Khazneh, the Treasury at Petra in Jordan.
Was Indiana Jones filmed in Venice?
Yes – the “Venice” scenes used the real city of Venice for exteriors and canals.
Can you visit the Petra location?
Yes – Petra is a major visitor destination in Jordan; the Treasury is reached by walking through the Siq canyon.
