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Barry Lyndon (1975)

Where Barry Lyndon says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

A Berlin salon seen through an Irish window, a Belgian spa played by a Scottish castle: Barry Lyndon's Europe was filmed in country houses across Ireland, Germany and Britain.

Scenes and places

The Redcoat encampment

Robbed on the road to Dublin and left penniless, Barry enlists in the Army. A family friend soon tells him the duel that sent him running was staged to get him out of the way.

Set in English Redcoat encampment, Ireland — The camp where the penniless Barry joins the English army.

The scene was filmed at a ruined priory in County Kilkenny.

Filmed at Kells Priory, County Kilkenny — Filmed here as the English Redcoat encampment. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Berlin and the Prussian army

Pressed into the Prussian Army, Barry saves Captain Potzdorf's life and earns a commendation from Frederick the Great. The favour opens the way into the Prussian Ministry of Police.

Set in Berlin — The Prussian capital, where Barry's luck turns after he is pressed into the Prussian Army. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Berlin's main street is Unter den Linden, which the film evokes with a palace in Potsdam.

Filmed at Powerscourt House, Enniskerry, County Wicklow — Interiors, including the Saloon, shot here for a scene set in Berlin. The house burned down in an accidental fire in November 1974, months after filming. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Filmed at Neues Palais, Potsdam — Used as a location, suggesting Berlin's main street Unter den Linden. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The Chevalier's home

The Prussians suspect the Chevalier of being an Irish spy and make Barry his manservant. Barry confides everything, and the two become partners in cheating at cards.

Set in The Chevalier de Balibari's home — The home of the Austrian diplomat and professional gambler Barry is sent to watch.

A city's castle stands in for a European gambler's home.

Filmed at Dublin Castle, Dublin — Filmed here as the chevalier's home. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Spa

Travelling Europe with the Chevalier, Barry meets the wealthy, visibly depressed Lady Lyndon in Spa. He sets about seducing her.

Set in Spa, Belgium — The spa town where Barry meets Lady Lyndon. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Spa is a town in Belgium.

Filmed at Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland — Exterior and garden filmed here as Spa. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Castle Hickham, the Lyndon estate

In 1773 Barry marries Lady Lyndon, takes her name and settles in England. Her son Lord Bullingdon, still grieving for his father, sees Barry as a rake after his mother's money.

Set in Castle Hickham — The Lyndon estate in England, where Barry settles after his marriage.

Castle Hickham is the film's name for the estate, not a real place.

Filmed at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire — Exteriors of the Lyndon estate, "Castle Hickham". Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Filmed at Ludwigsburg Palace, near Stuttgart — Germany: scene not specified Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Hohenzollern Castle, Hechingen — Germany: scene not specified Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Huntington Castle, Clonegal, County Carlow — Ireland: castle exterior Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Corsham Court, Wiltshire — Music room Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Stourhead, Wiltshire — Lake and temple Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Petworth House, West Sussex — Chapel Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Lavenham Guildhall, Suffolk — A late interior scene Google Maps · Apple Maps

Characters

• Redmond Barry — A young Irishman who fights, gambles and marries his way across Europe.
• Lady Lyndon — A wealthy, visibly depressed countess whom Barry meets in Spa.
• Lord Bullingdon — Lady Lyndon's son, who sees Barry as a rake.

Questions answered on the map

• Where was the Chevalier's home in Barry Lyndon filmed?
• Where was the spa town in Barry Lyndon really filmed?
• Where was Barry Lyndon's Berlin really filmed?