Architecture on screen · 1977
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope filming locations
Earth-cut domestic architecture becomes one of the most familiar homes in science fiction.
Directed by George Lucas · 1 documented location
Hotel Sidi Driss
Matmata, Tunisia
Vernacular Amazigh architecture
Hotel Sidi Driss
On screen: Lars homestead interior
Tunisia’s official route documents the Matmata courtyard location. The exterior homestead dome was filmed elsewhere.
- Architect / attribution
- Vernacular Amazigh architecture
- Building chronology
- Original construction date undocumented
- Place
- Matmata, Tunisia
In the film
Movie frames and production stills are shown separately from photographs of the real building. Film and image credits remain with their respective owners.
Movie frame
Lucasfilm Ltd. · Scene image source
Filming evidence
Filming does not imply public access. Many locations remain homes, workplaces or heritage sites; consult each venue before visiting.