As the Clone Wars nears its end, Obi-Wan Kenobi pursues a new threat, while Anakin Skywalker is lured by Chancellor Palpatine into a sinister plot for galactic domination.
The final prequel was built largely on green-screen stages at England’s Elstree Studios – but it reached out for a few real-world jewels, most memorably the villa on Lake Como that plays Padme’s Naboo, and Mount Etna’s real eruptions for the fires of Mustafar.
Where was Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith filmed?
Revenge of the Sith was filmed at Elstree Studios in England, with location work in Italy (Lake Como), Switzerland, Thailand and Sicily.
Every Revenge of the Sith location, explained
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Naboo – Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como
Padme and Anakin’s Naboo retreat used the beautiful Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como in Italy.
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Mustafar – Mount Etna
The lava world of Mustafar used real eruption footage from Mount Etna in Sicily.
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Elstree – the green-screen galaxy
Most of the film was shot on green-screen stages at Elstree Studios near London.
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Switzerland and Thailand
Second-unit landscapes used Switzerland (Alderaan) and Thailand (Kashyyyk).
Planning a visit
Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como – the film’s Naboo – is a stunning, visitable Italian villa, and Mount Etna in Sicily is a dramatic, accessible volcano.
Revenge of the Sith Fun Facts
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Naboo is Lake Como Padme’s Naboo retreat used Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como, Italy.
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Mustafar is Mount Etna The lava world used real eruption footage from Mount Etna in Sicily.
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Mostly green screen The film was shot largely on green-screen stages at Elstree.
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Switzerland and Thailand Second-unit landscapes used the Swiss Alps and Thailand.
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The prequel finale The film completes Anakin’s fall to Darth Vader.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Naboo in Revenge of the Sith?
It’s Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como, Italy.
What is the lava planet Mustafar?
It used real eruption footage from Mount Etna in Sicily.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como and Mount Etna are both accessible.
Where was most of it filmed?
On green-screen stages at Elstree Studios near London.
