7 Harry Potter locations you can see with your own eyes

It will be winter soon, which means it's time to rewatch the atmospheric Harry Potter franchise. Of course, there are no New Year tales or gifts under the tree, but this story is filled with magic that makes you believe in miracles.

OBOZREVATEL has selected 7 places from the famous franchise that you can see with your own eyes.

Diagon Alley

The center of the magical life of Great Britain in the Harry Potter films is called Diagon Alley - a place where magical goods are sold. Its real prototype was the Leadenhall Market, which has been operating in London for many years. It was here that the "boy who survived" was preparing to study at Hogwarts.

Platform 9 ¾

This amazing platform actually exists. It is located at London's King's Cross train station. Here you can put on themed glasses and a scarf and take a photo with the trolley and other attributes. There are souvenir shops nearby where you can buy a lot of interesting things.

Hogwarts Express

The train that Harry took to get from London to Hogsmeade actually ran through Scotland's longest and highest viaduct, the Glenfinnan. It's not a tourist attraction at all, but a real railroad used by thousands of passengers every day. It's worth a ride at least for the incredible views.

Hogwarts

Although the facade of the school was rarely shown in the films, loyal fans recognized it as the medieval Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. The English building became not only the prototype of the main Hogwarts building, but also the most popular tourist location among the movie's fans.

Great Hall

Perhaps everyone remembers the scene where the students of the Wizarding School sit at the long tables of the Great Hall and watch the Sorting Ceremony with excitement. This room was not created specifically for the movie, but it actually exists. Students of Christ Church College, Oxford University, have lunch there every day. By the way, this educational institution served as a stage for many chapters of the movie. Nowadays, you can even book a tour.

Library

Another proof that Oxford University has become one of the main filming locations. The local Bodleian Library has appeared in various parts of the Harry Potter films. It is not surprising because it really has a certain magical vibe. Even though it is actually open and accepts students every day, you can buy a tour for only 6-15 euros. The cost depends on the time you spend in the institution.

Hogwarts corridors

In fact, the long "labyrinths" of the magical university were filmed within the walls of Gloucester Cathedral. The shrine also served as a backdrop for Harry's bedroom, for scenes with paintings that began to speak, and the secret door of Gryffindor.