The locations of the Star Wars movie look just incredible! It seems that this is either computer graphics or filming was made on another planet. However, many places from the main space saga in the world are not on other planets at all. Moreover, many who dream of going there can do it!Redwood National Park, California<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_135250582_L_1_1_865c99a097.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_135250582_L (1) (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_135250582_L_1_1_865c99a097.jpg 234w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_135250582_L_1_1_865c99a097.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_135250582_L_1_1_865c99a097.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_135250582_L_1_1_865c99a097.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">Redwood National Park served as the location for the filming of the sixth episode of the Return of the Jedi saga, which took place in 1982. The American park looks so incredible that the directors decided that this is what the forested moon of Endor should look like in Star Wars. Huge redwoods grow in Redwood Park - one of the tallest and most ancient trees in the world. Until the 1850s, Native American tribes lived there.The park is full of hiking trails. These days, walking through the park still feels like you're on set. This is especially true of the Avenue of the Giants - a scenic road that runs right through the forest.Phang Nga Bay, Thailand<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_153860170_L_1_1_0d5992a1f8.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_153860170_L (1) (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_153860170_L_1_1_0d5992a1f8.jpg 245w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_153860170_L_1_1_0d5992a1f8.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_153860170_L_1_1_0d5992a1f8.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_153860170_L_1_1_0d5992a1f8.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">The fantastic planet Kashyyyk from Revenge of the Sith was filmed at this location. Phang Nga Bay is known for its limestone cliffs and is located near Phuket Town. This place looks simply bewitching! If you have the opportunity to visit it, then do it for sure! We are sure that you will remember this trip for a lifetime.Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_272833716_L_1_c860b400b8.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_272833716_L (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_272833716_L_1_c860b400b8.jpg 245w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_272833716_L_1_c860b400b8.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_272833716_L_1_c860b400b8.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_272833716_L_1_c860b400b8.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">The most luxurious location in the first episode is the planet Naboo. The role of royal palace of Naboo is a palace in the Italian Caserta near Naples. The eminent architect of that time (18th century), Luigi Vanvitelli, was given the task of building a palace that would not be inferior to Versailles and the Royal Palace in Madrid.If you happen to be in Naples, we advise you to visit the Royal Palace of Caserta and see for yourself how beautiful this place is. The best way to get from Naples to Caserta without a car is by bus, the journey takes 35 minutes. and will cost €1 - €7. The bus Napoli - Corso Meridionale - Caserta takes 35 minutes including transfers and departs from the station every hour.The Rub' al Khali desert<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_162723708_L_1_5b08eb0377.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_162723708_L (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_162723708_L_1_5b08eb0377.jpg 245w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_162723708_L_1_5b08eb0377.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_162723708_L_1_5b08eb0377.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_162723708_L_1_5b08eb0377.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">For the new part of the saga, director Jeffrey Jacob Abrams preferred the desert of the United Arab Emirates to Tunisia. The first scene that appears in the trailer, which takes place on the planet Jakku, was filmed here.Travelers who dream of hiding from civilization can arrange a hike in the desert, but it is still better to contact a travel agency or join a large caravan. A more relaxed option is to stay at a Liwa oasis hotel near the filming location.Skellig Michael Island, Ireland<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_201749530_L_1_1_3473d52dc0.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_201749530_L (1) (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_201749530_L_1_1_3473d52dc0.jpg 235w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_201749530_L_1_1_3473d52dc0.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_201749530_L_1_1_3473d52dc0.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_201749530_L_1_1_3473d52dc0.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"> Filming of The Force Awakens also took place on the ruins of a 7th-century monastery located on the steep slopes of Skellig Michael Island. Although this place is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, it often scares away tourists, because it is located 12 km from the coast.

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The most picturesque places on the planet where Star Wars was filmed 

On the night of October 31 - November 1, people celebrate mystical Halloween! The traditions of its celebration are different in each country. It's most celebrated in the USA, Great Britain, and European countries. On this night, people stay awake and hold costume parades and parties in the style of "horror". We have selected the most interesting traditions for celebrating Halloween in different parts of the world! Let's start!USAAs we have already mentioned, that Halloween is a popular and long-awaited holiday in the USA. Before the celebration, Americans decorate their houses with bright pumpkin lanterns, figurines of skeletons, ghosts, vampires, witches, black cats, and artificial spider webs. Such decorations look very atmospheric! Jack's lamp, a pumpkin lantern in the form of a human head, is the main symbol of this "scary" holiday. By the way, many years ago people made this decoration from a turnip.In addition, it's hard to imagine American Halloween without themed masquerade costumes. Most of all, Americans like to dress up as monsters and scary characters from famous movies. Some Americans invite friends to watch their favorite horror movies in their homes.A tradition without which American Halloween cannot exist is called "Trick-or-treating". Children and teenagers in scary costumes walk around the houses, shouting "trick or treat", and expect to receive candy from house owners.Great BritainHalloween is also one of the loudest and funniest nights in Great Britain when the whole country stays awake. This night the English traditionally decorate towns and villages with pumpkins and candles. They like to dress up in witch costumes with skeletons in their arms and walk the streets there. The British also love vampire and ghost outfits.Ireland<div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The spookiest festival of the year is back ? Do you dare visit the island of Ireland at Halloween? <a href="https://t.co/xadnw0SpG8">pic.twitter.com/xadnw0SpG8</a>— Tourism Ireland (@GoToIrelandCA) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoToIrelandCA/status/1584552859642826754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>In the evening, the people of Ireland gather in large groups to enjoy a festive dinner together. There is also a custom of baking pies in which small gifts are placed, for example, coins and rings. Irish people like to dress up as zombies on Halloween. To make their costumes especially creepy, the Irish sprinkle them with artificial blood.FranceThe French love Halloween too! On this day, they prepare thematic dishes and delicacies. French Disneyland transforms on Halloween. Ominous and frightening characters from cartoons, fairy tales, trolls, and sorcerers roam its territory. The children are so delighted!Japan<div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Shibuya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Shibuya</a> on high alert for return of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Halloween?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Halloween</a> crowds <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Japan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Japan</a> <a href="https://t.co/VvhvNqSlg8">pic.twitter.com/VvhvNqSlg8</a>— Hans Solo (@thandojo) <a href="https://twitter.com/thandojo/status/1585965958207664132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Japanese celebration of Halloween stands out from the rest. On the eve of Halloween in the capital of Japan, the city of Tokyo, a parade of werewolf cats takes place. Parade participants dress up as cats and paint their faces like cat faces. The fact is that Japanese Halloween is dedicated to the hero of Japanese folklore, Bakeneko, a ghost cat who received supernatural powers. More than 2 thousand people take part in the parade!China<div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Not quite a cat, not quite a bat? 'Cattus Volans' is perfect for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/batweek?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#batweek</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Halloween?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Halloween</a>! From Athanasius Kircher's China Illustrata (1667) in our digital collections?<a href="https://t.co/8270Fm4NUB">https://t.co/8270Fm4NUB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rarebooks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rarebooks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/costumeideas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#costumeideas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/unnaturalhistory?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#unnaturalhistory</a> <a href="https://t.co/OKPUWgDeil">pic.twitter.com/OKPUWgDeil</a>— USF Special Collections &amp; University Archives (@usfca_scua) <a href="https://twitter.com/usfca_scua/status/1585308822012248064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Chinese hold the Festival of Hungry Spirits on Halloween, where they offer various gifts and treats to lost souls. The Chinese believe that on Halloween, souls who are unhappy in life return to our world, so they try to appease them.

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The most picturesque places on the planet where Star Wars was filmed

Parade of werewolf cats and other interesting facts about how Halloween is celebrated in different countries

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