Is Westeros based on the UK?

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.

Is Westeros modeled after England?

He has revealed that Westeros is in fact based on an upside-down map of Britain and Ireland, with major Irish cities sharing their locations with famous Westeros landmarks: King's Landing as Galway, Donegal Bay as the Sea of Dorne, Belfast as Old Town and Dublin as Casterly Rock.

Is Game of Thrones based off UK?

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Why does Westeros look British?

The landmass of Westeros, you see, is sort of an amalgamation of Britain and Ireland, inverted and stacked up on one another. A narrow sea, or channel, separates the continent from a far larger landmass to the east. In the north, an ancient wall separated putative civilization from the barbarous wild beyond.

Is Westeros based on Europe?

As a history lover, I can see clear similarities between Westeros and Medieval Europe. GRR Martin has said that he does not like one to one comparisons, but that he was influenced by real life countries and people. A lot of his influences are very clear, others are more up to debate.

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Is Dorne based on 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.

What is the North based on Game of Thrones?

The Kingdom of the North is the name given to an independent realm that controls the northern territories of the continent of Westeros, north of the Six Kingdoms. It is named after the North, one of the nine distinct regions of Westeros and the largest and most prominent in the kingdom.

What is Essos based?

George R.R. Martin has said that Westeros is loosely analogous to an oversized British Isles, as big as an entire continent (roughly as large as South America). Meanwhile, Martin has said that Essos is loosely analogous to Eurasia.

Is King's Landing based on London?

King's Landing is London, and many of the events are heavily inspired by the Rose Wars. The houses mirror Lancaster (Lannister), York (Stark), Plantagenet (Baratheon), Henry VI was Aerys Targaryen. The wall is Hadrian's Wall, and the wildlings are Scots.

Is Game of Thrones British accent?

The second series of the show, which starts on HBO on Sunday, and Sky Atlantic on Monday, is the subject of much more hype in the US than in the UK. But while aimed at a US audience and adapted from the books of American author George RR Martin, Game of Thrones is entirely dominated by British accents.

Why is everyone in Game of Thrones British?

Even though Westeros is largely based off of the United Kingdom and its diverse regions, thus ensuring many actors of Scottish, Welsh, and British descent, many non-British actors appear in roles with accents so convincing you'd never know they were in fact American, Danish, or even Chilean.

Where is Winterfell based on?

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.

What countries are the Game of Thrones houses based on?

Is Game of Thrones based on medieval England?

GoT is not set in Medieval Europe, so by its very nature it can't be historically accurate. What was the historical Westeros like? Whatever George R R Martin wanted it to be like.

Who is King Joffrey based on?

King Joffrey was one of Game of Thrones' worst villains, and he was inspired by the real Edward of Lancaster, who lived during the Wars of the Roses. Game of Thrones' evil King Joffrey Baratheon (Jack Gleeson) was inspired by a real-life 15th-century prince, Edward of Lancaster.

Who is Jaime Lannister based on?

But Jaime's true inspirations are likely the imperial German knight Götz von Berlichingen and the Italian nobleman Cesare Borgia. Berlichingen was an actual knight with a metal hand in the 1500's—although his hand was iron, not gold.

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 Valyria based on Rome?

Unlike Rome, Valyria never turned into an Empire even up to the time of the Doom, and was more similar to the earlier Roman Republic: a collection of powerful and wealthy aristocratic families (one of which were the Targaryens) jointly shared power.

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.

Why did Valyria fall?

Massive volcanic eruptions obliterated Valyria. The exact cause of the Doom remains unknown: some believe the volcanic eruption was a natural disaster, while others believe it was inadvertently triggered by the Valyrians' own sorcery.