Was Game of Thrones shot in Croatia?

The coastal city of Dubrovnik, Croatia has been one of Game of Thrones' most prominent filming locations, mostly for the exteriors of Westeros' capital city, King's Landing. Dubrovnik's Lovrijenac Fort was the set for most of the Red Keep scenes, the West Pier for Blackwater Bay, and the Jesuit Stairs off St.
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What scenes of Game of Thrones were filmed in Croatia?

  • Dubrovnik - King's Landing. ...
  • Trsteno Arboretum near Dubrovnik - Palace Gardens of King's Landing. ...
  • Jesuits Staircase in Dubrovnik - Steps of the Great Sept of Baelor in King's Landing. ...
  • Diocletian's Palace in Split - Daenerys' Throne Room (also where dragons are kept!) ...
  • Fort Lovrijenac in Dubrovnik - Red Keep.
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What Game of Thrones Castle is in Croatia?

Bokar Fortress (Dubrovnik)

The Bokar Fortress is truly iconic of Dubrovnik and Croatia. Located on the western side of the city, the fortress is perched above Pile Gate and is the key defence point for the area.
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What season of Game of Thrones was filmed in Croatia?

For the second season, the ancient Croatian port city Dubrovnik started to be used as a major stand-in for outdoor scenes set in King's Landing.
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What countries was Game of Thrones filmed in?

'Game of Thrones' filming locations around the world
  • Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is an essential location for "Game of Thrones." It's the setting for both North of Westeros and the Iron Island. ...
  • Croatia. ...
  • Iceland. ...
  • Morocco. ...
  • Malta. ...
  • Spain. ...
  • Scotland.
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Where is Winterfell castle filmed?

Castle Ward, Northern Ireland (Winterfell)

Winterfell has long been a key location in the world of Game of Thrones. 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.
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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.
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Where was Cersei's Walk of Shame filmed?

As Hibberd details, this sequence, which was shot on location in the walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, was just as difficult to shoot as it was to watch. Here's the real story behind Cersei Lannister's famous Walk of Shame on Game of Thrones.
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Where was King's Landing shot?

Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Dubrovnik was the main filming location in Croatia for King's Landing, a fictional city in Game of Thrones, the famous television series based on the series of fantasy novels “A Song of Ice and Fire” and distributed by HBO.
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Where was House of the Undying filmed?

House of the Undying: Minčeta Tower; Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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What was filmed in Split Croatia?

The most prominent filming location is in Diocletian's palace basements where Daenerys kept her dragons. Other parts of the Diocletian's palace historical alleys were also used for scenes of Meereen slave revenge and the corridor where the Sons of the Harpy waited for the Unsullied.
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Did they film Game of Thrones in Hvar?

Game of Thrones Croatia locations: From Dubrovnik to Hvar, these are the best GoT film settings on the Adriatic Sea.
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Where is Kings Landing in real life?

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.
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Is Dubrovnik a tourist trap?

While Dubrovnik has tourist traps just like any other tourist destination, it also has some unique challenges you need to know about. With these tips, you should be able to avoid most of the more common tourist trap issues travelers have complained about.
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When did Game of Thrones start filming in Croatia?

Production of this last season started back in October 2017 and will last until August 2018. Dubrovnik has been used as the location for King's Landing since Season 2 after Malta was originally used.
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What parts of Game of Thrones were filmed in Dubrovnik?

16 Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik
  • Lovrijenac Fort – The Red Keep. ...
  • Dubrovnik West Pier – Blackwater Bay. ...
  • Pile Harbour. ...
  • Dubrovnik West Harbour. ...
  • Fort Bokar. ...
  • Gradac Park – The Purple Wedding. ...
  • Pile Gate. ...
  • Minčeta tower – The House of Undying.
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Where was Casterly Rock filmed?

CASTLE OF TRUJILLO, SPAIN

The exterior shots of House Lannister's imposing home at Casterly Rock were mainly filmed at the Castle of Trujillo in Spain. Two-hour tours of the castle and the surrounding village that combineThan real-world history with Westerosi lore can be taken for as little as $15 per person.
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Where was the Wall filmed in got?

The Wall: Svínafellsjökull Glacier, Iceland

They were filmed near Svínafellsjökull Glacier, which is an outlet glacier of the Vatnajökull glacier. A lot of beyond the wall scenes were filmed there!
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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.
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Who was Cersei's body double?

Lena Headey's body double Rebecca Van Cleave recently talked about her experience on Game of Thrones. She went into the details of the scene where Lena Headey's character Cersei Lannister had to complete the walk of shame in King's Landing. The actor recalls how thrilling it was to shoot for the whole scene.
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Where is Castle Black filmed?

Castle Black and the Wall were filmed at the abandoned Magheramorne Quarry in Northern Ireland.
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Where is Blackwater Bay in real life?

Blackwater Bay (The Golden Horn, Istanbul, Turkey)

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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Is Dragonstone a real castle?

While most of the actual castle was later added in with a bit of help from CGI, the Dragonstone castle is a real place located in Spain.
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Where was Iron island filmed?

Ballintoy Harbor, Northern Ireland (Iron Islands)
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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.
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