Citadel: Where Was the Action Series Filmed?

Naman Shrestha of Citadel: Where Was the Action Series Filmed? Naman Shrestha
April 27, 2023

Created by Bryan Oh, David Weil, and Josh Appelbaum, Amazon Prime’s ‘Citadel’ is a science fiction action series mainly around two Citadel agents, Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh. Their memories were wiped clean as they barely made it out alive after Citadel was destroyed by Manticore eight years ago. Since then, the two agents have built new lives under new identities and remained in hiding, unaware of their pasts. However, when Mason is contacted by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick, to stop Manticore from establishing a new world order, he seeks Nadia.

The two spies join forces again and embark on a mission to prevent the evil syndicate from taking over the world. Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Richard Madden, Stanley Tucci, Ashleigh Cummings, and Osy Ikhile, the action thriller show unfolds in different settings, with the flashback scenes building the foundation for the rest of the narrative. The action-packed sequences against the backdrop of some interesting locations are bound to make the audience curious about the actual filming sites of ‘Citadel.’ If you have been wondering the same, we have got you covered!

Citadel Filming Locations

‘Citadel’ is filmed in England, Spain, Georgia, Morocco, and Slovenia, especially Birmingham, London, Lincolnshire, Valencia, Atlanta, Bovec, and Kobarid. As per reports, the principal photography for the inaugural iteration of the action series commenced in January 2021 and wrapped up in December 2021. However, the filming unit returned to work for some reshoots in the spring of 2022 throughout the summer of the same year. Now, without much ado, let’s follow Mason and Nadia as they try to fight against Manticore and get a detailed account of all the specific locations that appear in the Amazon Prime series!

Birmingham, England

Many exterior scenes for ‘Citadel’ are lensed in and around Birmingham, with the production team setting up camp in different neighborhoods and streets across the city. For instance, Edmund Street is one of the streets where some sequences are shot for the series, with viewers getting a glimpse of the gigantic 103 Colmore Row. In addition, a few portions are recorded around Cornwall Street as well.

London, England

As it seems, the’ Citadel’ filming unit spends a lot of time in and around London, taping some of the key sequences for the Priyanka Chopra Jonas starrer. The iconic Hyde Park, a large Grade I-listed park, features in several scenes throughout the show. Besides that, you will likely spot numerous other landmarks within London, including the British Museum, Southbank Centre, Tate Modern, and the Tower of London.

Lincolnshire, England

The cast and crew of ‘Citadel’ also set up camp in the English county of Lincolnshire to record many pivotal sequences for the sci-fi series. They utilize the premises of the Harlaxton Manor, which is situated in Grantham, Lincolnshire, mainly for lensing many interior scenes. It is a Victorian country house that combines the elements of Jacobean and Elizabethan styles with Baroque decoration, making it a unique Jacobethan house.

Valencia, Spain

Reportedly, the production team of ‘Citadel’ traveled to the Spanish city of Valencia in August 2021 and shot several prominent portions for the show’s debut season until October of the same year. The City of Arts and Sciences at Av. del Professor López Piñero, 7, Jardín del Turia – Tramo VIII at y San Pío V, y Paseos de la Ciudadela y de la Alameda, C. del Pintor López, and Ayre Hotel Astoria Palace serve as important shooting locations for the series. Furthermore, other key filming sites in the city include Passeig de l’Albereda, Ciutat Vella, and El Carmen.

Atlanta, Georgia

For the season 1 reshoot, Richard Madden and the rest of the crew members utilized the locales of Atlanta. The capital of Georgia is home to some famous attractions and destinations, some of which you might spot in the backdrop of a few scenes. They are the Georgia Aquarium, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum, Piedmont Park, and Centennial Olympic Park.

Morocco

Additional portions of ‘Citadel’ are lensed in the North African country of Morocco. The city’s architecture reflects the country’s rich history and diverse geography, as seen in several landmarks and monuments. Some are the Koutoubia Mosque, the Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, and the Majorelle botanical garden. Morocco’s locales have been featured in a number of other film projects as well, such as ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,’ ‘Gladiator,’ and ‘Rogue Heroes.’

Slovenia

For shooting purposes, the production team of ‘Citadel’ also travels to Central Europe, specifically to Slovenia. In particular, the municipality of Kobarid serves as one of the important filming sites, with Stol Mountain featured in the backdrop. Similarly, the Kanin Mountains appear in various scenes shot in the town of Bovec. Apart from ‘Citadel,’ Slovenia has hosted the production of movies and TV shows, including ‘Infinite Storm,’ ‘War,’ ‘The Aviator,’ and ‘Detonator.’

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