The film "Delusions of Grandeur" was filmed in Granada, Madrid, and Toledo, Spain.

Filming locations:

Palace (exterior)

In the movie

In reality

The scene was filmed at El Escorial was the historical residence of the King of Spain, built between 1563 and 1584 for King Philip II. It was designed by Juan Bautista de Toledo in the Renaissance style and is the largest building of this style in the world. The building also housed a monastery of Catholic Hieronymite monks, and more recently, the Order of Saint Augustine. A few kilometers away is La Granjilla de La Fresneda, a hunting lodge and monastic retreat associated with the main complex.

Palace (courtyard)

In the movie

In reality

The scene was filmed at Hospital Tavera was built for Cardinal Tavera outside the walls of the Old Town of Toledo. Its construction began in 1541 under the direction of architect Alonso de Covarrubias and was completed in 1603 by Bartolomé Bustamante. It currently houses a small art museum and historical archive.

Golden scales

In the movie

In reality

The scene was filmed at The Palace of Charles V is a Renaissance addition to the Alhambra, designed by architect Pedro Machuca, construction began in 1527 but was not completed for 110 years, although at that time the structure still had no roof. Only in 1923 did construction resume, and in 1967 the roof was finally completed. In 1928, a small museum was opened on the ground floor, which over the years expanded into the current Museum of the Alhambra and the Museum of Fine Arts of Granada.

Blind man's buff

In the movie

In reality

The scene was filmed at The Court of the Lions is a small palace located in the Alhambra complex, commissioned by Muhammad V between 1362 and 1391. The court is an example of Nasrid architecture, with extensive Islamic ornamentation. It consists of a central rectangular courtyard with a fountain containing twelve lion sculptures, surrounded by four main halls connected to the central fountain by water channels.

Fountain square and garden maze

In the movie

In reality

The scene was filmed at Located further up the hill, outside the protective walls of the Alhambra, the Generalife is a summer palace and farm estate built in the 13th or 14th century. After the Reconquista, the building underwent significant changes, including the addition of an upper floor and a complete redesign of the inner courtyard.