The Bridges of Madison County (1995) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance · Directed by Clint Eastwood · Starring Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep
Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.
Where was The Bridges of Madison County filmed?
- Madison County, Iowa, United States, Winterset – Robert Kincaid photographs the iconic covered bridge; Francesca and Robert's key romantic encounters. This 1883 covered bridge is the central iconic location of the film and represents the heart of Francesca's rural Iowa home and her secret romance
- Madison County, Iowa, United States, Winterset – Wide shots of rural Iowa farmland, small-town streets, and the covered bridge scenic byway. Winterset's picturesque setting and surrounding Madison County covered bridges provide the authentic pastoral backdrop for Francesca's isolated life
- Madison County, Iowa, United States, Winterset – The Johnson family farmhouse where Francesca lives; intimate domestic scenes and the beginning of her romance with Robert. The working Iowa farm serves as Francesca's primary residence and the setting for her private life away from her family