44 Secret Filming Locations Hollywood Doesn't Want You To Find

34. Craco, Italy – The Hilltop City Frozen in Time

Craco, old abandoned village in Basilicata, italy. Photo Credit: Envato @clodio

Craco was abandoned due to landslides, but its medieval stone buildings and narrow streets still cling to the hillside like a forgotten epic. Seen briefly in The Passion of the Christ and Quantum of Solace, it remains a largely hidden cinematic treasure. Its crumbling facades and precarious setting feel plucked from a fantasy or ancient war story. It's perfect for period pieces, ghost stories, or even psychological thrillers—offering grandeur and ruin in equal measure.

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