Instant Alert: What the coolest locations used in 'The Lord of the Rings' look like in real life

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   What the coolest locations used in 'The Lord of the Rings' look like in real life by Madison Malone Kircher on Oct 3, 2015, 10:46 AM Advertisement J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" series takes place in an expansive and storied land called Middle Earth. However, in Peter Jackson's films, Middle Earth is actually composed of dozens of incredible locations around New Zealand. While they might not be full of elves and hobbits, the natural beauty of New Zealand's lush countryside and icy blue rivers is almost as magical as Tolkien's fictional world. Tourists regularly flock to these sites, but if a trip to New Zealand isn't in the cards, you're in luck. Thanks to Instagram's location filter, it's easy to see photos from other LOTR fans.  Check out some of the real-life places from "The Lord of the Rings" series.   In the opening scenes of "The Fellowship of the Ring," we see Samwise Gamgee gardening in front of his circular, yellow front door in the Shire. On Instagram, you can find pictures of Sam's house, complete with yellow door, under the "Hobbiton" location filter. The set is in Matamata, New Zealand. Instagram Embed: http://instagram.com/p/8Dl5CryMNh/embed/ Width: 658px   The most famous home in the Shire belongs to Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011