Subtitle National Treasure: Book Of Secrets Official
The production utilized a real, smaller scale Statue of Liberty located on the Seine River in Paris.
The scene where Ben kidnaps the President was filmed on the east lawn of George Washington's Mount Vernon . Although the secret tunnels in the film are fictional, a basement comprised of several connecting rooms does actually exist at the estate. Trivia and Historical Context National Treasure: Book of Secrets Explained subtitle National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Unlike the first film's domestic focus, this sequel explored locations in London and Paris . The production utilized a real, smaller scale Statue
National Treasure: Book of Secrets expands the franchise's scope with globe-trotting action and deeper historical mysteries, such as the true story behind the Lincoln assassination. Key features of the production include massive physical sets, a heavy reliance on real historical locations, and several "easter eggs" hidden within props and dialogue. Production and Set Design Trivia and Historical Context National Treasure: Book of
While the crew filmed outside the real gates, interior scenes of the palace were shot at Lancaster House in London.
In the film, the Book of Secrets is found in a balcony area of the Library of Congress . While the scene was filmed in the real building, the specific bookshelves were a temporary prop built in a vacant balcony and later dismantled. Filming and Locations