What is Dorne in real life?

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We've seen Dorne multiple times throughout the seasons, but the most visually interesting is the Water Gardens, also known in the real world as the Alcazar de Sevilla in Spain. By the way, THERE BE SPOILERS AHEAD, so consider yourself warned.

Where is Dorne in real-life?

Dorne: Alcazar de Sevilla; Seville, Spain.

What is Dorne based off of?

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 France?

Dorne = Spain and Portugal

Reason: Very hot and dry land. Makes great wine. Stays out of the business of the rest of the countries for the most part.

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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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.

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.

Are the dornish Spanish?

Mexican. Indian (From India) Native American. Mediterranean.

What 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?

Author George R.R. Martin has stated that the Valyrian Freehold is essentially his medieval world's equivalent of the Roman Republic: a vast, now-fallen empire on such a grand scale and possessed of such advanced technologies (relative to their time) that peoples living in the dark age following its collapse view it as ...

What country is Essos based on?

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.

Where is King's 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.

Is King's Landing a real castle?

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.

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.

Is Got map real?

Never fear, there are actual, official maps of Westeros and Essos, and we've marked where all the major locations of Game of Thrones actually are.

Is Game of Thrones true story?

That being said, both George RR Martin and the Game of Thrones showrunners were clearly inspired by real-world events when constructing their plots. Several characters, locations, and events have clear parallels in the real world.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.