20 Iconic TV And Movie Locations That Have Been Overrun By Tourists
There’s a certain kind of thrill to seeing where you live on the screen for the first time. But that can soon dissipate if the TV show or film in question leaves your neighborhood swarming with over-eager visitors. Here’s a look at 20 places where the locals may regret having given permission for the cameras to roll up…
20. Rosenheim Mansion (American Horror Story)
Situated in Los Angeles, the Rosenheim Mansion has been featured in everything from Bones to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. But the building is undoubtedly known best as the Murder House from the debut season of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story. Well, to most people anyway. The owners of the property actually had no idea of its spooky connections when they bought it!
Fences climbed
Owners Angela Oakenfold and Ernst Von Schwarz were left stunned when they first saw hundreds of strangers outside their new home. And American Horror Story fans don’t appear to be the most civilized bunch, either. They say some have climbed fences, others have broken in, and one even asked the driver of a garbage truck if they could be hoisted up on their crane to get a better view.
19. Skellig Michael (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
Located in Ireland’s County Kerry, the island of Skellig Michael was already a beloved tourist destination before it became a part of the Star Wars universe. As a UNESCO World Heritage site the picturesque area was used to welcoming visitors from across the globe. But its popularity reached new heights after being featured in The Force Awakens.
Monastic remains
In 2018 the island welcomed 17,000 tourists. That’s 6,000 more than the recommended cap. And Skellig Michael’s bird population is suffering as a result — as are the fragile monastic remains that date back to medieval times. According The Irish Independent, tourism levels need to be reduced by a third to become sustainable.
