Something from Bladerunner or Fifth Element?
I started off with Italy but my trail ran dry 
That’s Geisel Library?
Yup.
the set of Ivanov,
http://www.snopes.com/photos/architecture/redneck.asp
someone else can take my turn.
Central Park?
Correct!
I watch too much person of interest, that’s how I know.
I’ll pass, someone else can go.
Warning: This photo has been tweaked.
Guess the place!
First clue:
It's in Africa.
Libya?
Edit. Cyrene.
You nailed it!
It's in Europe.
Match found!
Oslo, Norway.
Almost 100% match, but wrong country. :)
I failed. 