From a preserved coal mine to a historic Prague monastery, discover the real-world locations that helped bring the Blade Runner universe to life.
The future of Blade Runner 2099 may be a reborn Los Angeles, but some of its most striking environments were created thousands of miles away in the Czech Republic.
The Prime Video series, starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, premieres on November 25, 2026. Its Czech production involved 114 filming days, with locations ranging from Prague landmarks to industrial sites and former mining complexes. Spain also featured in the wider production.
Mayrau Mining Museum: An Industrial World Frozen in Time
Near Kladno, the Mayrau Mining Museum offers one of the most fascinating connections to the series. This preserved coal-mining complex was used during filming, and its industrial machinery, mine buildings and working heritage make it easy to understand why filmmakers seeking a dystopian atmosphere were drawn to it.
Mining ended here in 1997, but the site has been preserved as an open-air museum. Visitors can explore it only through guided tours departing at the beginning of each hour.
The winter schedule, from November to March, runs daily from 9am to 3pm. During summer, from April to October, opening hours extend to 5pm.
There are two tour options: Circuit A takes 60 minutes, while Circuit B takes two hours. The last departures are at 2pm and 1pm respectively during winter, and 4pm and 3pm during summer. Advance reservations by phone or email are strongly recommended because group sizes are limited.
Blade Gabriel Loci: Prague’s Historic Side
Prague contributed more than its familiar cityscape. The production also used St Gabriel’s Church, part of the historic Gabriel Loci monastery complex.
Completed in the late 19th century, the church is known for its distinctive neo-Romanesque architecture and remarkable Beuron Art School interiors. Its murals, gilded ceilings and historic furnishings offer a striking contrast to the futuristic world of the series.
The church is not open for daily walk-in tourism. Visitors hoping to see its interior should book a scheduled public guided tour or attend a dedicated cultural event or service. These tours offer a chance to explore the building’s distinctive artistic heritage.
Barrandov Studios: Where the Future Was Built
The production’s biggest Czech base was Barrandov Studios in Prague, which hosted 73 of the 114 filming days in the country. The wider production also used Jordan Studios, with extensive futuristic sets constructed for the series.
Barrandov is an important part of the country’s film-making history, but it should not be mistaken for a regular tourist attraction. Public access is restricted, and visitors should not expect to tour the production sets.
The Czech Republic’s contribution to Blade Runner 2099 is a reminder that cinematic futures do not always require futuristic architecture. Sometimes, abandoned industrial spaces, historic buildings and the character of a real city provide all the inspiration filmmakers need.