Is Pyke castle 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.

Are the castles real in got?

The HBO hit show "Game of Thrones" takes place in a world of fantasy, but dozens of the scenes were filmed at real medieval castles and in wild forests and craggy mountainsides across Europe and Iceland.

Is the Eyrie a real castle?

The Eyrie, ruled by House Arryn in the series, was filmed in Meteora, Greece. On the TV series, a CGI of the stronghold was added to enhance the rock pinnacles of Meteora.

Is the Red Keep a real castle?

Lovrijenac Fortress (The Red Keep)

The Red Keep – the heart of King's Landing – is, in the real world, Lovijenac Fortress, located outside Dubrovnik on a 37m high rock right on the shore.

Is Winterfell castle real?

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.

The Traveller's Guide to Pyke castle

Is Casterly rock a real castle?

Casterly Rock—The Castle of Trujillo, Spain

The Castle of Trujillo was the perfect location for the ancestral home of the Lannisters since it is located at the highest point in the town of Cáceres.

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.

Where is Kingslanding IRL?

Explore King's Landing (aka the Old City of Dubrovnik)

Dubrovnik plays the role of King's Landing in Game of Thrones. If you need a quick refresher, King's Landing is the capital and the largest city of the Seven Kingdoms. Head out on a day tour of the Old City of Dubrovnik to immerse yourself in the GoT world.

Where is Castle Black in real-life?

Magheramorne Quarry, Northern Ireland (Castle Black & North of the Wall)

Where is King's Landing in real?

Several King's Landing exteriors were also filmed in Split, the largest city in Croatia's Dalmatia region, some three hours north of Dubrovnik by car. (About one hour up the coast from Split, the historic city of Šibenik appears in show's fifth season as the real-life filming location for the Free City of Braavos.)

Where is Winterfell filmed?

Castle Ward, Northern Ireland (Winterfell)

Home to the Stark family and characters like Jon Snow and Hodor, we've spent a lot of time watching characters there grow, but also suffer. For all this drama involving the Stark children, we have Castle Ward in Northern Ireland to thank.

Where is the targaryen castle?

Dragonstone is the castle that stands upon the eponymous island located in Blackwater Bay. It is the ancestral seat of House Targaryen and the former stronghold of House Baratheon of Dragonstone, a cadet branch of House Baratheon of Storm's End. It is within the Crownlands, the capital region of the Seven Kingdoms.

Did Game of Thrones shoot in Greece?

Meteora, Greece

The complex consists of six Eastern Orthodos monasteries built on monolithic pillars. It's a paradise for hikers with stunning views over the valley. In Game of Thrones it was used for the Eyrie castle in the sky. But actually the series wasn't filmed here.

Can you visit the castles from Game of Thrones?

Castle Ward, AKA Winterfell

Want to meet some real life direwolves? You can do that! Castle Ward is not only a Game of Thrones castle that you can visit in real life, it is a full-on immersive Game of Thrones experience that would make any geektripper cry buckets of happynerdtears.

How did Winterfell get its name?

The castle is a warm place midst a cold area and it keeps the people inside warm just like a winterfell(german word for winter fur of animals, as already pointed out).

What country would Winterfell be in?

Moscow = Winterfell because they are in the middle of a vast frozen land. Reason: Very mountainous with rich valleys for farming. With a coast (The Fingers) on the sea.

Where is Meereen in real?

Peninsucola, Spain provides the backdrop for Meereen. The fictional city's iconic pyramids are added during post production.

Where is Blackwater Bay in real life?

In the world of Game of Thrones, Blackwater Bay is an inlet in the Narrow Sea on the shores of eastern Westeros. 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.

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.

Can you visit Kings Landing?

With an expert guide at your side, you'll get to know the fictional city of King's Landing while exploring Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed Old Town. Climb the city walls, picturing the bloody battles from the TV series, and visit Lovrijenac Fortress to learn about the evil exploits of King Joffrey.

Are the Spanish Steps in Game of Thrones?

Cathedral of Girona

Here a spectacular Baroque staircase combined with the facade of the Cathedral form a unique and grandiose public space. In the Game of Thrones series these stairs were used as the exterior for the Great Sept of Baelor in King's Landing, where Jaime Lannister has a showdown with the High Sparrow.

Where was daenerys home filmed?

The base of Minčeta Tower was used as the exterior of House of Undying in the town of Qarth. It is the place where Daenerys Targaryen walks around trying to find the entrance into the House of Undying looking for her stolen dragons in season two.

Did they film Game of Thrones in Spain?

Seville is home to one of the most recognizable filming locations from Game of Thrones. The TV show features the Real Alcázar Palace of Seville as the Water Gardens of House Martell from the warm region of Dorne.