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.

Where is King's Landing located in real-life?

In fact, its capital, King's Landing, is almost entirely filmed in the very real—and very beautiful—city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Dubrovnik is known as the pearl of the Adriatic, thanks to its strategic location on the Dalmatian coast and its stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture.

Is the King's Landing Castle real?

Fort Ricasoli, Malta

A few different places have been used as the setting for the Red Keep in King's Landing, and For Ricasoli is one of them. Located at Gallows Point in Malta near the village of Kalkara, this is a 17th century fortress meant to defend the country during World War II.

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.

In what real-life city were many King's Landing scenes filmed?

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.

Visiting the real life King's Landing location (Game of Thrones)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are the got castles real?

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.

Where is Winterfell 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.

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 Croatia safe?

Croatia is very safe for travelers in terms of violent crime, which is quite rare in the country. However, the covid-19 pandemic continues to present safety concerns for travelers to Croatia and, as of May 2021, the US State Department still has the country under a Level 4 (“Do Not Travel”) advisory.

Where was the Iron Throne Room filmed?

In GoT, the Red Keep is home to the Great Hall, the throne room where the Iron Throne is situated. Be sure to pay a visit to Lokrum Island, just off the coast of Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Was Game of Thrones filmed in Scotland?

Scotland. Doune Castle (aka Winterfell) where the pilot episode was shot, is the only "Game of Thrones" filming location in Scotland. The medieval castle was originally built in the thirteenth century and can be seen in several other films such as "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."

Where is Casterly rock in real-life?

Casterly Rock—The Castle of Trujillo, Spain.

Where is the real dragonstone castle?

The place where Daenerys lands on the coast is Zumaia Beach. After ascending a vertical set of stairs up the cliff, the much lower and longer set of stairs from the gates to the castle is actually an entirely real location at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in 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.

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.

Where was daenerys home filmed?

In the fourth episode of season seven, fans finally got a look at Highgarden, the home of the House Tyrell. Sadly, it was seized by Jaime Lannister. But, the filming location, the Castillo de Almodóvar del Río in the Andalusian province of Córdoba, remains free of the Lanister grip.

Where was dothraki filmed?

Bardenas Reales, Spain (Dothraki Sea)

Parts of the steppe offer up a little vegetation, perfect for the Dothraki Sea, which is also filmed in Ireland (Glens of Antrim) for the more lush scenes in season six.

Who has the Iron Throne now?

Bran Stark being voted in as the new king of the Six Kingdoms marked the first time in Westerosi history that a somewhat democratic system was used to select the ruler of the realm.

Who owns the Iron Throne?

The Iron Throne is the seat of the Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and is often used as a metonymic device to refer to the king's authority or to the polity born after Aegon's Conquest.

Where is Dorne filmed?

Alcazaba de Almería was used as a filming location in Game of Thrones as part of the Kingdom of Dorne ruled over by the House of Martell. While most of Dorne was filmed in Seville, the Alcazaba gardens were merged with the gardens in the Real Alcázar de Sevilla to create the beautiful Water Gardens in Sunspear.

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."