Is Dorne real?

HBO Sometimes the real world doesn't live up to the fictional world that TV and movie sets create. That's not the case though for the set of Dorne, one of the fictional settings on "Game of Thrones."

Where would Dorne be in the real world?

Dorne = Spain and Portugal

Peninsula separated from the rest of the continent by mountains (Pyrenees = Red Mountains).

What race is Dorne?

The people of the Dorne are ethnically from Essos as their ancestors crossed the Narrow Sea. Dornishmen have varied real world roots. There are some elements that are based off the Moors. This is seen in their architecture, as it is heavily based off of Moorish Palaces such as Alhambra in Grenada Spain.

Where is Westeros in real-life?

Most of the action in Game of Thrones takes place in Westeros. Author of the series George R.R. Martin has stated that Westeros is based on medieval Britain, but as a full-sized continent that is roughly the same size as real-life South America.

Where is Blackwater Bay in real-life?

Blackwater Bay (The Golden Horn, Istanbul, Turkey)

King's Landing, the capital of the empire of the Seven Kingdoms, is located there. A credible real-life stand-in for Blackwater Bay is the Golden Horn, the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Where is Winterfell in real life?

The real-life Winterfell is at Castle Ward in County Down, Northern Ireland. Aside from hosting "Game of Thrones" tours, it's a beautiful National Trust property on the shores of Strangford Lough, with an 18th-century stately home and acres of landscaped gardens to explore.

Is Pyke castle real?

Pyke. In real life its less of a threatening abode, and more of a pretty seaside landmark to visit. Dunluce Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle in Northern Ireland. Like the series, the castle is only accessible via a bridge, however the real bridge is a little less daunting.

Are the Valyrians extinct?

The Doom of Valyria occurred 114 years before the Conquest of Westeros. As Daenys the Dreamer had prophecized, the Fourteen Fires erupted, and Valyria was destroyed. The lava burned so hot that even the dragons burned and died. The Doom shattered the Valyrian Peninsula into several islands, forming the Smoking Sea.

Why do the Maesters wear chains?

Maesters wear a big chain around their necks that signifies what they've learned and mastered during their time in Oldtown. Each link in the chain is forged of a different metal, standing for a different discipline. For instance, gold is the link for accounting, silver is for medicine, and black iron is for ravenry.

Are the dornish Andals?

The Dornish culture is a mix of the cultures from the First Men, the Andals and the Rhoynar, though the degree of each influence fluctuates in different areas. The coastal area, is inhabited by the so called Salty Dornishmen, who tend to favour the Rhoynish customs.

Is Dorn supposed to be Spain?

According to author George R.R. Martin, Dorne is loosely inspired by Spain, particularly the south's Moorish heritage, which culturally sets it apart from the rest of the country and of Western Europe.

Is Dorne based on India?

No. GRRM has stated that Dorne is loosely based on Spain and historically speaking, it's a little similar to Wales. So yeah, India wasn't in his mind while designing Dorne. Medieval Europe is the key inspiration for all the landmarks and cultures.

Where is Braavos in real life?

Braavos' real life counterpart is the Croatian city of Šibenik, located part-way along the coast near the Adriatic Sea, which is also the oldest native Croatian town along the country's shoreline.

Is the wall in GoT real?

A new study suggests that, no, it's not realistic, because without magic, such a barrier would fall rapidly. The gigantic icy barrier simply known as "the Wall" in "Game of Thrones" is about 700 feet high, 300 miles long and wide enough at its top for a dozen mounted knights to ride side by side.

What country is Braavos based on?

Braavos is heavily inspired by some Renaissance Europe's mercantile republics, of which Venice is the most famous. Due to its northern climate, it also has several parallels with Antwerp or Bruges (see "Behind the Scenes" above).

Is Velaryons a Valyrian?

House Velaryon is of Valyrian descent, and its members often have Valyrian features, such as silver hair, purple eyes, and pale skin.

Why do Valyrians have purple eyes?

The blood of old Valyria is often manifested by eyes in shades of purple, and hair of silver-gold or platinum white. This coloring was typical among Valyrians, and is often held up as proof that Valyrians are not entirely of the same blood as other men.

Is khaleesi speaking a real language?

The Dothraki language is a constructed fictional language in George R. R. Martin's fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. It is spoken by the Dothraki, a nomadic people in the series's fictional world.

Are all Valyrians Targaryens?

In Westeros, the only major surviving Valyrian families were the Targaryens and their vassals, the Velaryons and Celtigars. While they generally retained classic Valyrian features, they acculturated to Westeros, adopting the Common Tongue and converting to the local Faith of the Seven.

Is Jon Snow a Targaryen?

In season 8 Jon Snow (Kit Harington) finds out what the rest of us have known since the Game Of Thrones' season 6 finale “The Winds of Winter:” Jon is a Targaryen. And, not only that, but he is the legitimate heir to the Iron Throne with a fancy new name to boot — Aegon Targaryen, Sixth Of His Name.

Is Dragonstone real?

Thousands of fans might ruin it. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a Basque church in Spain— and the site of Daenerys Targaryen's Season Seven base.

Is the Eyrie a real castle?

The Eyrie in the Vale of Arryn

On the TV series, a CGI of the stronghold was added to enhance the rock pinnacles of Meteora.

Is Iron island real?

Iron Islands in real life

Though the wide shots of castle Pyke are computer generated, many of the tighter exterior shots are filmed at the Dunluce Castle ruins in Northern Ireland.