Cities from Benedict Cumberbatch

Paris

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Actor
I’m an art historian and the centre of Paris is like a museum in itself.
Cities from Benedict Cumberbatch

Berlin

Berlin, Germany’s capital, dates to the 13th century. Reminders of the city's turbulent 20th-century history include its Holocaust memorial and the Berlin Wall's graffitied remains. Divided during the Cold War, its 18th-century Brandenburg Gate has become a symbol of reunification.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Actor
Berlin It’s vibrant, it’s young and it’s innovative. It’s got a treasure trove of interesting architecture and with such a potent history.
Cities from Benedict Cumberbatch

New Orleans

New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Actor
New Orleans I went there when we were filming 12 Years a Slave. It was so utterly intoxicating — the drinks, food, music, the soul of the place…
Cities from Benedict Cumberbatch

New York City

New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Actor
I love New York. I don’t know many people who don’t. It’s such an inspiring, vibrant city. You feel like there’s a new world around every corner.
Cities from Benedict Cumberbatch

London

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Actor
Absolutely top of my list. I adore London. It’s one of the most exciting cities in the world. I couldn’t be more proud of our city.
Cities from Benedict Cumberbatch

Essaouira

Essaouira is a port city and resort on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Its medina (old town) is protected by 18th-century seafront ramparts called the Skala de la Kasbah, which were designed by European engineers. Old brass cannons line the walls, and there are ocean views.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Actor
Essaouira is calmer and more contemplative, like Marrakech on valium.
Cities from Benedict Cumberbatch

Marrakesh

Marrakesh, a former imperial city in western Morocco, is a major economic center and home to mosques, palaces and gardens. The medina is a densely packed, walled medieval city dating to the Berber Empire, with mazelike alleys where thriving souks (marketplaces) sell traditional textiles, pottery and jewelry.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Actor
Marrakech is magnificent.