Where in italy was the new moon scene filmed im going to italy this week and i want to know where the new moon scene with the voltori and the st. It is second in a series of four books, collectively known as the twilight saga. New moon, is set here, even though most of it was actually filmed in another tuscan town. Vampirescouting aside, both are charming towns that should be part of any tuscany tour, thanks to their medieval architecture and some of the best wine tasting in italy. Volterra, italy, is a small town with a lot of history and it is also the home of the fictional royal vampires in twilight. Another pic of the etruscan pre roman ruins in volterra bookmark scene of volterra a new years eve volterra manip i made. It served as a filming location for the volterra scenes in the new moon film. The biggest problem the people of volterra had with stephenies book was the fact that bella ran through a fountain to get to edward when there isnt one in the actual main square of city. New moon, commonly referred to as new moon, is a 2009 american romantic fantasy film based on stephenie meyers 2006 novel new moon.
The beautiful town in the siena territory was chosen as a filming location for new moon, the second film about the story of edward cullen and bella swan originally the book is set in volterra but for the cinema version the historic centre of. Its a 15 minute slide show about the town and info on the 6 days they filmed in montepulciano. New moon is being filmed in vancouver and montepulciano, italy. Longer from the producers of twilight in forks comes twilight in volterra the definitive movie about volterra, italy, the town made. For the new moon film however the scenes of the saint marcus day celebrations are actually filmed in nearby montepulciano with edward stood in front of the palazzo communale on the piazza grande. Explore the town of volterra, one of tuscanys most evocative hill towns. The twilight saga new moon and volterra, italy film. Montepulciano, where the twilight new moon volterra scenes were filmed. A unique experience through the locations of stephanie meyers novel, twilight new moon. History the name of montepulciano derives from latin mons and publicianus mount of publicianus.
It essentially says that despite meetings and enticements from the mayor and officials from volterra, summit has. Front street, new westminster, british columbia, canada bella rides. But more than 2,000 years ago before vampires took over the town volterra was a key trading center and one of the most important etruscan cities. Montepulciano, siena, tuscany, italy as volterra 21 of 21 found this interesting interesting. Hires tour of montepulciano by mikeminnesota in summer of 2010. The novel continues the story of bella swan and vampire edward cullens relationship. Filming locations 10 filming dates 1 production dates 1 filming locations. Fans sink teeth into tuscan site as teens around the planet await the nov. The welcome to twilight italian site has let us know that director of the italian magazine ciak, piera detasi has confirmed on her blog that new moon will not film in volterra.
Volterra is getting pretty busy with twilight tourists right now. Twilight in volterra fantasy and reality in italy description short from the producers of twilight in forks travel to the real town of volterra, italy where medieval magic and mystery combine as the perfect setting for stephenie meyers twilight saga. This was the castle town the final scenes of the twilight saga new moon was filmed over a 6 day time frame. New moon to shoot shoot in montepulciano twilight lexicon. If the original twilight harked back to pride and prejudice, the model for new moon is unashamedly romeo and juliet. Although volterra may be capitalizing on meyers blockbuster flick, the volterra scene of new moon was actually filmed in the tuscan town montepulciano, about 70 miles away. Lovers of twilight, the saga by stephenie meyer centred around the love between a vampire and a human, cant miss out on a trip to montepulciano.
Volterra is a real city in tuscany, but thats not where the scenes were shot. The new moon chris weitz, 2010, part 2 of a vampire movie aimed at teenage girls, is partly set in volterra but was filmed in montepulciano. Volterra is the home of the volturi in the new moon book, the second book in the twilight series, and action at the end of the story takes place here. Films shot in tuscany famous movies filmed in florence. As i read in a recent article on variety magazine, eagle pictures announced that the cast would move to volterra for the shootings for the movie for a couple of weeks, most likely in may. Montepulciano, where the twilight new moon volterra scenes. Perhaps you will remember the best seller new moon, which later became a film and which was set and filmed in volterra, thus making it a further attraction for tourists from all over the world. According to legend, it was founded by the etruscan king porsenna. The first was in vancouver, where they filmed most of the movie. Private guided tour of volterra, following twilight. Or you can arrange to take a walking tour hot on the trail of edward and bella.
Your daughter bring a twilight fan might want to visit montepulciano where the volterra scenes were filmed. With the release of the breaking dawn part 2 movie and dvd, fans of stephenie meyers beloved twilight saga have been left thirsting for more of her fantastic world of romance and fantasy. The town attracts many fans of the twilight series, who will be disappointed to learn that the movie scenes for new moon that are supposedly volterra were actually filmed nearly 70 miles away in montepulciano. Getting to volterra from florence rick steves travel forum. Despite advertisements, anticipations and every kind of proposal from the major and the township, new moon will be shot in montepulciano because the locations are more beautiful for the movie than volterra.
Yes, new moon was filmed in volterra, italy asked in drama and acting, the twilight saga is any of new moon being filmed in portland or. Where was new moon filmed discover the new moon film. Pietra detassis, the director of the film ciak told that montepulciano was chosen because it. Volterra has always been influenced by the legend of the volturi, which has been passed down over generations and recently representented in this famous saga. The windswept, medieval tuscan town of volterra has experienced an uptick in tourism, thanks to the hype surrounding new moon, the second book in the teenage vampire series twilight author stephenie meyer set some scenes between bella, the heroine, and edward, her undead lover, in volterra. Volterra has, as any movie buff will tell you, become popular through the twilight saga.
One of our first glimpses of honeycolored volterra in new moon is the citizens celebrating saint marcus day, the day when the saint drove the vampires from the town. Or you can visit volterra on your own and also go to nearby montepulciano, where the italian scenes from new moon actually were filmed. Need to go to you tube and check out my video i made about montepulciano its called eclipse. New moon is the second novel of the twilight saga by stephenie meyer and volterra makes a real and perfect setting for this movie. You must explore all the tunnels and wine cellars, prices are fair, great red wine if you like it. I want to know where new moon is being filmed so i can go there and meet taylor lautner. It took me a few hours, two trains, and a bus to get to the town. If you want to experience the volterra of edward and bella you can join the new moon tour of volterra each evening at 5 or 6pm. Although new moon takes place in volterra, it was filmed in nearby montepulciano. My 15 yo old daughter is really wanting to visit volterra to see all of the twilightnew moon locations. The novel and film of this name are set partly in volterra. When edward leaves bella after his brother attacks her, she is left heartbroken and depressed for months until jacob black becomes her best friend and helps her fight her pain. The inspiration for vampire movie new moon stephenie meyers vampire novels have put an italian hill town on the map. Now if you read italian, you can find the the whole story here.
Volterra tuscany italy volterra sights events accommodation. Twilight saga new moon in montepulciano italy youtube. New moon, the tuscan town of volterra, the official city of the volturi, is already. Originally the book is set in volterra but for the cinema version the historic centre of montepulciano was chosen.
If you are a real twilight fan, this tour is for you. The ambience of volterra is extremely attractive, easily rivaling that of the more famous tuscan destination of san gimignano. For the film new moon, the volterra scenes were actually filmed in montepulciano, italy. Despite its recent popularity among fans, it remains visited far less than nearby san gimignano making it a great day trip when visiting tuscany year round and in particular during the. They offer a tour, where the official volturi guide shows you around volterra and then brings you to the volturi in the volturi. It features in new moon as the haunting italian city that the ancient vampire family of the vulturi call home. In the film version of twilights new moon, the volterra scenes were actually filmed in the italian town montepulciano. We had an amazing day and also got to see where they filmed the volterra scenes for the movie twilight new. Forks washington and rome italy though there is debate whether it will be filmed in the actual city of volterra though if you want to meet taylor i suggest going to portland i hope u get to meet him. The ancient italian city volterra is where the powerful vampires volturi reside in the twilight saga. In 2009, when it was announced that scenes from the film adaptation of stephanie meyers twilight book series, new moon, would be filmed in the beautiful montepulciano area in the province of siena, the town gained international attention and fans began flocking to the site.
New moon is a novel by american author stephenie meyer. For the previous film, the town of forks was shot primarily in portland, oregon, but for new moon, the location moves further north, across the canadian border to vancouver, british columbia. Montepulciano is a town in southern tuscany, italy. Not only is the town stunning and fascinating in its own right.
Private guided tour of volterra, following twilight movie locations from florence highlights. New moon volterra exclusive backstage and interviews in. Even though the movie wasnt actually filmed in volterra, the city had a lot. Volterra officials lobbied to have new moon filmed there. The film uses the beautiful medieval hilltop town of montepulciano, about 55 miles to the southeast of volterra in siena. If you travel to volterra you can pick up a free new moon volterra map at the information office in pallazzo dei priori and follow the exact route bella, alice and edward took. The movie will be shooting in montepulciano, instead of volterra was filmed in montepulciano, italy by dedee. New moon movie is set in volterra it was actually filmed in montepulciano.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. New moon of course, this is just a short list of movies set in tuscany and we are waiting for more to come. But elation turned to embarrassment when the film producers picked montepulciano, another walled tuscan town about 70 miles southeast of volterra, for the fiveday shoot in may. Summit entertainment greenlit the sequel in late november 2008, following the early success of twilight. Actally this clock tower is the one in montepulciano where new moon was filmed though in the movie its supposed to be volterra volterra painting painting of volterra valley. New moon official tour day tours volterra 2020 all. The filmmakers that brought us twilight in forks have just released a new video called twilight in volterra. Volterra which stands proudly on a rocky hill some 1,770 feet above sea level. Volterra italy travel guide and tourist information. Midsummer nights dream hoffman, 1998 starring kevin kline, michelle pfeiffer, rupert everett and sophie marceau was filmed in montepulciano. Marcus festival was filmed, and i want to know do they still do fan tours there or not. Little did they know this was a misconception and the.
Known for its wine, montepulciano is a medieval town straight. The twilight saga new moon and volterra, italy film location italyguides. Where was the volturi scene in twilight filmed answers. The historic centre of volterra, filled with tiny medieval alleys and narrow streets, exudes history and mystery at every corner. The tiny medieval village of volterra in central tuscany will be the setting for the shooting of new moon, the second chapter of the twilight series by stephenie meyer. In order, the books are twilight 2005, new moon 2006, eclipse 2007, and breaking dawn 2008.