ETNA - "A long time ago, in a distant galaxy ..." is one of the most successful incipits in the history of cinema and, if inventing planets, characters and conflicts was a prerogative of the extraordinary imagination of George Lucas, who in the distant 1977 directed the first film, visiting the places of the film saga is an adventure for everyone. "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" will be released tomorrow, Wednesday 18 December, which will put the (perhaps) definitive point to the titanic struggle for the dominance of the galaxy. On the eve of this final chapter, Musement has compiled the list of places to live in first person to find the atmospheres that made this story indelible and, why not, let yourself be touched by the Force.
Wadi Rum, Jordan - The exotic valley sixty kilometers from Aqaba is currently the only open air location confirmed for the filming of the last Star Wars episode but is not new to the Skywalker saga; even the scenes on Jedha's planet of the first spin-off released in 2016 "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" were set in this desert with warm colors and a magical atmosphere. With Musement you will follow the paths of the old trade routes, following the traces left by the caravans, and you will discover the Bedouin populations that have lived in the "Valley of the Moon" for millennia. Labyrinths of monolithic rocks, shaped by wind and time, will open up before the eyes of travelers, along with prehistoric drawings engraved on the mountains in the frame of wild nature.
Reggia di Caserta, Italy - Enthusiasts will recognize in the architecture of the Royal Palace of Caserta the places of one of the most loved heroines by fans of the genre; in the extraordinary structure a few steps from Naples the scenes were filmed inside the Palace of Naboo by Padmé Amidala and was the set for two films of the saga "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" and "Star Wars: The Attack of clones ”. A 3-hour tour will bring enthusiasts to the discovery of one of the most beautiful palaces in Italy, created by the architect Vanvitelli on an area of 45,000 square meters with an austere style on the outside but richly decorated inside, with 1,200 rooms 134 staircases and countless stuccos, bas-reliefs, frescoes and sculptures, and with splendid gardens and fountains all around.
Etna, Italy - Epic the battle of Mustafar that contrasts in the final stages of "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" Obi-Wan Kenobi and his protégé Anakin Skywalker, now totally passed to the Dark Side. The scenes between flames and lava, which lead to the defeat of the padawan that became the dreaded Lord Darth Vader, take their inspiration from an eruption on Etna: George Lucas sent a troupe there to capture the most spectacular images of the active volcano. For those looking for the thrill, Musement offers an experience in buggy to venture on the slopes of the crater, accompanied by an expert guide, to reach the most beautiful and unforgettable viewpoints.
Reynisfjara and Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland - Fifth by extension among the Icelandic glaciers, the Eyjafjallajökull was the set in which the scenes of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" set on the Starkiller base where Kylo Ren and the young woman are set Rey on a snow-white background. Iceland is not new to the saga, already for "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" the black Reynisfjara beach was the setting for the first scenes on the planet Eadu. Land of great charm and magic, Iceland offers breathtaking views, glimpses to see with the tours organized by Musement that go to the discovery of the southern slope, skirting the coast and venturing up to the glaciers.
Death Valley, United States - Star Wars rhymes with Tatooine, a desert planet that became legendary as the birthplace of the Skywalker family where Anakin was born and Luke grew up. Nominated several times in various episodes, he is always presented as arid and inhospitable, nothing closer to the US Death Valley, so much so that in this national park the desert scenes set on the planet were filmed in the chapter “Star Wars: A new hope ". Seeing the salt marshes of Badwater Basin, the lowest point in the western hemisphere, photographing Dante's View and Zabriskie Point or visiting Furnace Creek will really be a galactic experience!