Today marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Dr. No, the first James Bond film adaptation in what would become an epic, 22-film series, with another rendition to be released in November. To celebrate this half century of derring-do, improbable survival, and service for Queen and country, here are the 22 best Bond locations—one for each film—from Jamaica's King's House in the inaugural outing to the research residence that stood in for a Bolivian lair in Quantum of Solace, and everything in between, like John Lautner's legendary Elrod House (above).
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On James Bond's 50th Anniversary, the Films' Best Locations
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King's House
Basilica Cistern
Fontainebleau
Rock Point
Himeji Castle
Piz Gloria
The Elrod House
Sans Souci Hotel
Khao Phing Kan
Cala di Volpe Hotel
Vaux-le-Vicomte
Meteora Monasteries
Udaipur Lake Palace
Château de Chantilly
Elveden Hall
Villa Arabesque
Le Grand Casino de Monte Carlo
Stoke Park Club
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum
Westminster Bridge
Villa del Balbianello
Paranal Observatory
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