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]]>Dubrovnik, Croatia – King’s Landing
Step into the heart of King’s Landing by visiting the picturesque city of Dubrovnik in Croatia. Walk the same cobblestone streets that Cersei Lannister, Tyrion Lannister, and other iconic characters once walked. Marvel at the stunning views of the Adriatic Sea as you explore the iconic Fort Lovrijenac, the Red Keep, and the famous Walk of Shame stairs.
Castle Ward, Northern Ireland – Winterfell
Calling all Stark fans! Visit Castle Ward in Northern Ireland, the real-life filming location for Winterfell. Explore the ancestral home of House Stark and walk in the footsteps of Jon Snow and Arya Stark. Take an archery lesson at the Winterfell Archery Range or go on a guided tour to learn more about the filming process and behind-the-scenes stories.
Þingvellir National Park, Iceland – The Land Beyond the Wall
Experience the rugged and otherworldly landscapes of Þingvellir National Park in Iceland, which served as the backdrop for scenes beyond the Wall. Explore the majestic waterfalls, ancient lava fields, and the awe-inspiring Almannagjá gorge. Feel the magic of the far North as you imagine Jon Snow and his companions battling the White Walkers.
Ballintoy, Northern Ireland – The Iron Islands
Journey to Ballintoy in Northern Ireland and set foot on the Iron Islands, home to House Greyjoy. Walk along the windswept cliffs and gaze out at the crashing waves of the North Atlantic Ocean. Stand on the same spot where Theon Greyjoy returned to his homeland and experience the rugged beauty that captures the essence of the Iron Islands.
Mdina, Malta – King’s Landing
Transport yourself to the early days of King’s Landing by visiting the ancient fortified city of Mdina in Malta. This stunning location was used for various scenes in Season 1, including the Red Keep courtyard and the streets of King’s Landing. Marvel at the medieval architecture, narrow alleyways, and charming squares that once set the stage for the political intrigues of Westeros.
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]]>While the series takes place in a fictional world, it was shot here on planet Earth with cities around the globe serving as the backdrop for the series creators’ interpretation of Westeros. Fans of the series should add these three cities to their must-visit list due to their role in GOT.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
The fictional city of King’s Landing was brought to life in the series in the coastal Croatian city of Dubrovnik. The city’s walled and fortified old town was used by the series’ creators to represent a seaside city that served as the capital of the Seven Kingdoms.
Essaouira, Morocco
An easy day trip away from Marrakech on Morocco’s Atlantic coast is the city of Essaouira, which served as the filming location in Game of Thrones’ Season 3, Episode 4 visit to Astapor in which Daenerys Targaryen liberates the city.
Girona, Spain
Another short day trip away from the more popular city of Barcelona is Girona, which was a big player in Season 6 of the series. Here, the city was transformed into the wealthy city of Braavos in a number of scenes that will instantly be recognizable to fans of the series.
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]]>While the worlds in which this story took place might seem computer-generated, most of them were shot in real places. Spain has a huge concentration of filming sites for the series, so let’s take a look at some of the most memorable that you can visit.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, an islet off of the northern coast of the Basque Country, is a dramatic hilltop chapel that was transformed into Dragonstone, the birthplace of Daenerys Targaryen. This magical place is only a short drive away from the region’s largest city, Bilbao.
Real Alcazar de Sevilla
The Water Gardens of Dorne looked like something straight out of the Arabian Peninsula when it appeared in Season 5 of the series, but this scene was actually shot in the Real Alcazar in the southern Spanish city of Seville. This Moorish palace dates back to the 10th century and can still be visited in all of its splendor.
Las Bardenas Reales
Northeastern Spain’s desert-like region of Las Bardenas Reales, located in the province of Navarre, in a remote area, feature dramatic natural sandstone arches and formations. For the series, this dreamlike landscape stood in for the Dothraki Sea, and you can take a hike and feel like you’re in Essos if you visit this desert region.
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]]>Based in a fantasy world with dramatic landscapes and beautiful scenes, some of the series’ most attractive shots were filmed in real-life places that were used for the filming of the series.
Here are four places that any Game of Thrones fan must visit to see where their favorite show was filmed.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Spain
This stunning islet located on the coast of the Basque Country in Spain is a must-visit. Here, a dramatic islet hosts a small church that was used as the filming location for Dragonstone that can easily be visited.
Vík, Iceland
The ice-filled landscape of Vík, Iceland has also lent its scenery to Game of Thrones. This country’s scenery inspired the territory north of the wall in the series. Vík hosts a beautiful black sand beach that was captured in the series.
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Dubrovnik is a popular spot for Game of Thrones fans due to its pivotal role in the series. Dubrovnik has consistently been used as a shooting spot for King’s Landing, the capital of Westeros.
Real Alcázar: Seville, Spain
This castle in Seville, Spain is not only gorgeous, but it also holds a special meaning for fans of the series. This Moorish palace was fashioned as the Castle of Dorne in Season 5 of GoT.
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Northern Island is one of the most used Game of Thrones filming locations. It is a setting of Winterfell, the Iron Islands, Kings Road and Westeros.
The Castle Ward, which farmyard is the location of Winterfell, offers a great GOT adventure. You can be a real Stark for one day; rock a fur cloak, practice your archery skills and meet the real Direwolf dogs.
The Kingsroad aka The Dark Hedges is a very popular avenue of beech trees. Thanks to the series its popularity grew and there isn’t a day when there aren’t tourist trying to snap the best Instagram picture.
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The ancient city of Dubrovnik was the main filming location for King’s Landing, the capital of Seven Kingdoms. Dubrovnik West Harbor, Dubrovnik West Pier, Bokar Fortress and Fort Lovrijenac, Pile Gate Entrance to Old Town, The Jesuit Staircase are the most recognizable places where the story of the Lannister family was shown. Oh, and we can’t leave out the beautiful gardens!
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Malta
The island of Malta, located in the Mediterranean Sea was the host to King’s Landing, as well, but only in season 1. The city of Mdina and its walls and forts served as the Red Keep. At the Azure Window in Gozo, which is now destroyed, was held the wedding of Khal Drogo and Daenerys Targaryen.
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The beautiful glacier landscapes were perfect for capturing the scenes for the North of the Wall. It was mostly filmed at the Thingvellir National Park. Another popular location is the the Grjótagjá hot spring cave where John Snow and Egret made love.
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