Keeping its story line aside, Game of thrones is a destination delight. From Roman Catholic era buildings to winter lands, high mountains, series have a quite impressive look to it.
So we thought why not explore and find out more about these destinations. The show is filmed in different parts of the world, from Iceland, Northern Ireland and Spain. It must have been costly to shoot in different destinations and places at around the world.
So lets just take a look:
Iceland:
Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik to experience the landscapes shown from “North of the Wall.” Drive about 114 miles north to experience the Arrowhead Mountain. Along the ring road in the northern part of Iceland lies Grjotagja Cave, a small lava cave which we saw in during Season 3. Plus you can visit the scene of the Wildling camp at nearby lake Myyatn.
The spectacular Skogafoss waterfall was used in the first episode of Season 8 though it was digitally enhanced.
Spain:
Game of thrones has shown many different places around Spain in the show. The real Alcazar in Seville, Spain was the real life stand-in for the Royal Palace of Dorne seen in Seasons 5 and 6.
Several other major events were also filmed in towns around Seville, including the scenes during Season 5 involving the Great Pit of Daznak in nearby Spanish town of Osuna and the meeting between Jon, dani and Cersei at the Dragonpit in Season 7 at the real-life Roman site of Italica.
Scotland:
Visit the real-life Winterfell by stopping at Doune Castle, located about 34 miles north of the Scottish city of Glasgow. During the pilot episode of “Game of Thrones,” the cast and crew filmed at this 14th century castle as King Robert Baratheon and his family visit the Stark stronghold.
Morocco:
The cast and crew filmed scenes throughout the region surrounding Marrakesh. For example, the slave-trading city of Yunkai was filmed at the UNESCO world-heritage site of Ait-ben-Haddou, a fortified city with earthen buildings surrounded by high walls located between the Sahara and Marrakech.
Croatia:
If you want to explore King’s Landing, look no further than dubrovnik. The Croatian city’s 13th century walls enclose Old Town and are featured extensively throughout the seasons of “Game of Thrones.” Take a good look at the walls at Bokar Fortress, which was used as the backdrop as Tyrion and Lord Varys planned the defense of King’s Landing during Season 2.
Walk to Jesuit Staircase, where Ceresi was forced to do her walk of shame in Season 5. Outside of Dubrovnik, visit Mereen by visiting the Fortress of klis in the real-life city of Split. Game of Thrones also filmed the Braavos scenes in the nearby coastal town Sibenik.
Northern Ireland:
Northern Ireland is home to the Starks and the Night’s Watch. Retrace the Stark family’s journey to King’s Landing by stopping at the Dark Hedges in Stranocum, Northern Ireland.
While much of the series’ famous wall is the work of CGI, the Magheramorne Quarry is the real life stand-in for Castle Black. Also along the Antrim Coast, you can visit Ballintoy Harbour, which played home to the Iron Fleet and the House Greyjoy.
Malta:
Start your journey to visit the sites where the Lannisters and Dothraki stepped. Within Valletta, Fort Ricasoli served as the Gate of the Gods of King’s Landing.
Visit the city of Rabat to explore the 16th-century St Dominic’s Convent, which was featured as the Red keep Garden in Season 1. Meanwhile,Fort ST. Angelo in Birgu, Malta was used as the location for the Red Keep Prison.
The scenic Mtahleb Cliffs on the Western side of the island were used as the backdrop for some of the Dothraki camp scenes and Khal Drogo’s funeral pyre.
