Now that we know where The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed, let's look at some examples! The real-life backdrop for Hobbiton was Matamata, which is a quaint little town in New Zealand.

The set is in Matamata, New Zealand. Here's a look at Edoras, the capital city of Rohan and home to the people of King Théoden. The city of Edoras set was demolished after filming concluded ...