Architecture on screen · 1999
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace filming locations
An Italian royal palace supplies real ceremonial space for Naboo.
Directed by George Lucas · 1 documented location
Royal Palace of Caserta
Caserta, Campania, Italy
Luigi Vanvitelli; continued by Carlo Vanvitelli
Royal Palace of Caserta
On screen: Naboo’s royal palace interiors
The palace’s own filmography records the production. These are real palace interiors, combined on screen with other locations and effects.
- Architect / attribution
- Luigi Vanvitelli; continued by Carlo Vanvitelli
- Building chronology
- Begun 1752
- Place
- Caserta, Campania, Italy
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.