Stages and auxiliary facilities

22 sound stages: ranging from 4,333 sq ft (402 sq m) to 31,301 sq ft (2,908 sq m) the largest sound stage in Europe (Stage 5) soundproof, air conditioned, fully equipped (lighting grids, raised walkways, waterproof pits) click here for stage dimensions and specifications click here for stage floor plans 2 permanent tents: ranging from 12,916 sq ft (1,200 sq m) to 22,802 sq ft (2,118 sq m) large, flexible enclosures for a range of activities  300 production offices/dressing rooms and 21 makeup areas: fully furnished and serviced flexible arrangements to suit various needs and budgets 82 craft workshops and various prop stores/warehouses: a range of multi-purpose spaces plenty of room to accommodate even the most complex production Outdoor tank: holding capacity - 2,720,972 gal (10,303 mc) dimensions - 236'2" x 477'8" (72 x 145.6 m) water height - 5'2" (1.60 m) flanked by a 282'1" x 59' h (86 x 18 m) backdrop with bluescreen support On-site back-lot: 25 acres (10 ha) located adjacent to all services and post-production facilities "The Ranch" back-lot: 2,000 acres (809 ha) - the largest back-lot in Europe 360-degree clear horizon 25 miles (40 km) from the centre of Rome, on the shores of Lake Bracciano a range of natural features Permanent sets: Ancient Italian Civilisation set (houses, shops, temples) - 5 acres of backlot Roman amphitheatre small villas (exteriors) Versatile city street - 1930s New York or Paris  1960's Rome - 500 ft (152.4 m) Trevi Fountain (partial) full-size submarine interior -  260 ft (79.25m) Gimbal vessel/earthquake simulator Tuscan/Umbrian medieval town square circa 1200 to today. modern train interior/exterior

Stage 5 Fully furnished dressing room Blue screen set-up in Stage 5 "The Ranch" back-lot  Gimbal motion simulator (as used in U-571)