The film "Highlander" was filmed in New York, USA and in the United Kingdom.
Filming Locations:
Bow Bridge (Central Park)
In the Movie
In Reality
The scene was filmed at The cast-iron bridge over the lake, designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould and opened in 1862, was the first cast-iron bridge built in the park. Bow Bridge is the longest bridge in Central Park, measuring 87 feet. The bridge is topped with eight cast-iron urns, which are duplicates installed in 2008 to replace the originals that disappeared in the 1920s.
Peter McManus Cafe
In the Movie
The scene where Connor MacLeod enters a bar, which became one of the recognizable places in New York, showing his modern life in the city as he navigates the world of immortals and prepares for the final battle among the last remaining fighters.
In Reality
The scene was filmed at a historic Irish pub operating since 1936 at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 19th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan. It is one of the oldest family-run bars in New York, with a classic unpretentious neighborhood tavern atmosphere, original woodwork, and neon signs.
Connor's Apartment on Greene Street
In the Movie
The scene where Connor MacLeod's apartment is shown in this SoHo location, serving as the base for the immortal hero who lives as an antique dealer in modern New York, hiding his true identity accumulated over centuries.
In Reality
The scene was filmed at a cast-iron loft building in the SoHo district of Manhattan at the corner of Greene Street and Broome Street. SoHo is famous for its 19th-century cast-iron architecture, and this area has long been associated with artists' lofts and galleries, which perfectly suits the residence of an immortal antique dealer.

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