If you want your next holiday to feel like you’ve fallen into a Wes Anderson movie, then take a trip to the following locations. Each is a picturesque Wes-like wonderland that could well be the backdrop to his next film.
Pachuca, Mexico
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Why do we think that Wes would choose this as a location? The architecture here is influenced by Cornish mining immigrants – a fabulous fact that would fit a quirky script!
Curacao
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The pastel colours of this colonial paradise in the Caribbean fit the Anderson aesthetic perfectly.
Las Vegas, USA
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Whimsical wedding chapels and neon motel lights make Vegas a must-visit destination for Wes fans.
Furka Pass Strasse, Switzerland
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Hotel Bélvedère sits along the iconic Furka Pass, a breath-taking backdrop fit for an Anderson movie.
Venice, Italy
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Gritti Palace is a suitably opulent 15thcentury palazzo on the Grand Canal, the place to be for eccentric escapes.
Havana, Cuba
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The ageing colonial architecture offset by practically pristine classic cars makes Cuba a go-to if you’re looking for a Wes-style Wonderland!
St Petersburg, Russia
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The metro features grand columns, marble interior, and chandeliers – a palatial place surreal enough to feature in a film script.
Budapest, Hungary
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Forget the Grand Hotel – the Hungarian Parliament building’s Gothic Revival architecture would be a resplendent backdrop for a Wes film.
Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
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Bright orange paintwork set against the barren backdrop of the Icelandic landscape has the Anderson aesthetic written all over it.
Dinant, Belgium
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The juxtaposition of Gothic church, colourful houses and rocky outcrop looks like it dropped right out of a Wes Anderson film already.
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