'The Odyssey' inspires surging travel interest in real-world locations behind the blockbuster

The locations were transformed into a variety of settings, including ancient Troy, Odysseus' homeland of Ithaca and the cave in which the hero encounters the Cyclops. 

Moviegovers may recognize the following five locations in the film - and may find a way to see these locations with their own eyes in the days, weeks and months ahead. 

Voidokilia Beach is located in Messenia, in the southwestern Peloponnese region of Greece.

The uniquely shaped beach, which served as one of the film's Greek filming locations, is about 10 miles from the coastal town of Pylos.

Nestor's Cave sits above Voidokilia Beach.

The cave was used to film scenes with Polyphemus, the Cyclops who traps Odysseus and his crew in his cave before devouring several of the men.

The largest of Sicily's Egadi Islands, Favignana was used to represent Ithaca in "The Odyssey."

Also known as the Aegadian Islands, the archipelago consists of three main islands known for their crystal-clear waters.

In "The Odyssey," Aït Benhaddou serves as part of ancient Troy at the end of the Trojan War.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site remains open to visitors and is a roughly 30-minute drive from Ouarzazate.

Marrakech, a popular tourist destination, is roughly 110 miles from Aït Benhaddou.

"For nearly eight centuries, Findlater Castle has stood witness to the ebb and flow of history - from Viking occupation to royal sieges," officials from Findlater Castle said in a statement.

"Now, thanks to Christopher Nolan's vision, these ancient ruins will introduce millions of cinema-goers around the world to the raw beauty of the Banffshire coast."