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Batman Chases the Joker
Chicago, USA
Harvey Dent and Batman finally lure out the Joker by inadvertently pulling the Old Switch-er-oo. After crashing his Tumbler Batman turns it into the Batpod – a massive motorcycle with huge all-land tires – and goes through the Millenium Metra Station in the Chicago Loop.
Wells Parking Garage
Chicago, USA
Ah, Wells Parking Garage in Chicago, that's where Batman gave us some epic chase vibes in The Dark Knight! Picture this: Bruce Wayne revving up the Batpod, tearing through those ramps and making us all wish we had a superhero alter ego.
Now, beyond the movie magic, this spot is a gem in the Windy City. Tucked away in the Loop, Wells Garage isn't just a cool movie location; it's got some historical street cred too. Dating back to the 1920s, it's one of the oldest parking garages in the city, giving off those classic Chicago vibes. Plus, rumor has it, it's haunted – adding a spooky twist to its already cinematic appeal. So, next time you're in Chi-Town, swing by, park your car, and maybe keep an eye out for the ghost of Batman cruising the ramps!
Wayne Enterprises HQ
Chicago, USA
Wayne Enterprises headquarters are moved to a new location in The Dark Knight: the Richard J. Daley Center located on Washington Street in Chicago.
The building is especially famous for its courtyard (Daley Plaza) featuring a 15-meter (50 ft) Cor-ten steel sculpture by Pablo Picasso, a gift from the artist to the city of Chicago in 1967.
Bank Robbery
Chicago, USA
The opening scene where the Joker (Heath Ledger) brilliantly robs the Gotham National Bank was filmed at the Chicago Post Office on 404 West Harrison.
The exterior buildings are the ones located at the northern corner of West Van Buren Street and Canal Street. West Van Buren Street is also where the Joker escapes with a school bus.
Batman/Joker Face Off
Chicago, USA
The first major face-off between Batman and the Joker takes place on South LaSalle Street with the Chicago Board of Trade Building in the background, the former location of Wayne Enterprises.
The duel ends with Batman flipping over the Joker’s 18-wheel truck, one of the most spectacular scenes of The Dark Knight. Even more amazing is the fact that this scene was filmed live in the heart of Chicago’s financial district, not in some studio or anything, mind you.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
The scenes in Hong Kong where Batman exfiltrates Lau to make him face charges in the United States were actually filmed there.
The offices of the crooked accountant of Gotham’s mob are in the IFC2 Building at 8 Finance Street on the waterfront of Hong Kong’s Central District. It’s the second tallest building in the city.
Party of Four
London, UK
The restaurant where Rachel Dawes (portrayed by Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Dark Knight instead of Katie Holmes, who passed on the role allegedly because of her husband Tom Cruise) and Harvey Dent are on a date before being interrupted by Bruce Wayne with yet another one of his European flames is the Criterion Restaurant located at 224 Piccadilly in London.
Dark Knight
2008
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