The World Is Not Enough Filming Locations

Shadwell is a down-to-earth East End district home to Indian and global eateries, local shops, small mosques, and historic churches, including the striking 18th-century St. George In The East. The Cable Street Mural recalls the 1936 “Battle of Cable Street,” when local residents and others halted a Fascist march. Shadwell Basin is a former dock now used for kayaking and sailing, surrounded by modern housing.

Bibiheybət is a municipality in Baku, Azerbaijan. It has a population of 1,451. In 2007, in connection with the expansion of the Bibiheybat Motorway and the reconstruction of the similarly named mosque, dozens of families were relocated to new and modern homes.

Bilbao, an industrial port city in northern Spain, is surrounded by green mountains. It’s the de facto capital of Basque Country, with a skyscraper-filled downtown. It’s famed for the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which sparked revitalization when it opened in 1997. The museum houses prominent modern and contemporary works, but it’s the curvy, titanium-clad building that receives the most attention.

Baku, the capital and commercial hub of Azerbaijan, is a low-lying city with coastline along the Caspian Sea. It's famed for its medieval walled old city, which contains the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a vast royal complex, and the iconic stone Maiden Tower. Contemporary landmarks include the Zaha Hadid–designed Heydar Aliyev Center, and the Flame Towers, 3 pointed skyscrapers covered with LED screens.