Istanbul University gate, Beyazıt Square

Inferno · Filming location

Istanbul University gate, Beyazıt Square

In the story · 2016 film, Sienna in Istanbul

In the 2016 film, Sienna moves through the old city of Istanbul and meets one of Zobrist's followers to plan the release of his virus at the university, whose large gate opens onto Beyazıt Square. The camera shot the real gate here.

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From the middle of Beyazıt Square, frame the tall ornate gate with the university buildings behind it.

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Getting there

  • Address: Beyazıt Meydanı, Fatih, 34452 İstanbul
Transport
In Istanbul, tram T1 to Beyazıt-Kapalıçarşı, on the square; about 20 minutes on foot from Hagia Sophia.
Access
The square is public and free. The campus is for students and staff: look at the gate from the square.
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We always say if it is:

  • The real filming location
  • A place standing in for it
  • Inspired by the story
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