Where was Sex and the City filmed?

Few shows have shaped how the world pictures New York quite like this glossy comedy of friendship and city life. It made Manhattan feel like a fifth lead, and decades on its most iconic corners remain genuine pilgrimage stops for fans tracing the footsteps of four unforgettable friends.

The action lives in New York City. The most photographed address is Carrie's stoop, a Greenwich Village brownstone whose front step became shorthand for the whole show. A short stroll away, the little corner Magnolia Bakery, whose cupcakes the friends once shared on screen, helped spark a global craving after the series aired.

Both sit in the West Village, one of the city's most walkable and charming quarters, so they pair easily on a single afternoon among the leafy streets and boutiques. Be respectful at the stoop, which fronts a private home, then grab a cupcake at the bakery; spring and autumn make the neighbourhood especially lovely for a slow, stylish wander.