A real filming location. The old Venetian shipyard plays the Interpol base in Venice, where Elise goes to meet Inspector Acheson of Scotland Yard.

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Where to stand for the photo

From the small bridge over the Rio dell'Arsenale, frame the Porta Magna with its stone lions and the two towers of the water gate.

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Getting there

  • Address: Campo de l'Arsenal, Castello, 30122 Venezia
Transport
Vaporetto to Arsenale, then about 5 minutes on foot along the Rio dell'Arsenale.
Access
Navy and exhibition area: inside only during the Biennale and other events. The Porta Magna and the towers are public and seen from outside at any time.
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Sources found on November 2, 2026.

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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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Every place checked against public sources

Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides

We always say if it is:

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