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Aug 10, 2022 · To celebrate its much-anticipated prequel, House of the Dragon, we're revisiting our favorite characters from the past—plus a few newbies from the spinoff. See what they really look like beneath...
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- Dorne = Spain. This one is pretty obvious: Martin has all but said that Dorne is Spain. The country’s landscape is much drier and rockier than most of the rest of the continent.
- The Reach = France. The home of House Tyrell is, like France, a vast and fertile land, with a more pleasant climate than much of the rest of the country.
- The Stormlands = Wales. We actually don’t know all that much about The Stormlands. Even though several scenes are set in or near Storm’s End, the ancestral home of House Baratheon, we haven’t gotten a glimpse of the rest of the kingdom.
- King’s Landing = London. I mean, duh, right? What else could it be?
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- Kit Harington - Jon. Kit Harington plays main character Jon Snow, who starts out as just the bastard of Ned Stark and ends up the savior of the North when he defeats Ramsay Bolton.
- Maisie Williams - Arya. As the rebellious and determined youngest daughter of House Stark, Maisie Williams has practically grown up in front of the viewing audience, as she was only 12 when she was cast in the role of Arya.
- Sophie Turner - Sansa. True to the books, the Sansa of the television series takes strongly after her mother, with the Tully blue eyes and auburn hair. Like Maisie Williams, actress Sophie Turner has grown up on-screen from an unknown 13-year-old actress into the lovely young woman she is today.
- Emilia Clarke - Daenerys. For her part as Queen Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke went through a more significant transformation than many of her castmates.
Sep 8, 2022 · 1 / 70. What the 'Game of Thrones' Cast Looks Like in Real Life. After eight battle-filled, dragon-slaying seasons, Game of Thrones came to an end in 2019 with the series finale seen...
- The Castle of Zafra, Spain
- The Royal Alcazar, Spain
- Shane's Caste, Northern Ireland
- Kirkjufell Mountain, Iceland
- Ait Benhaddou, Morocco
- Downhill Beach, Northern Ireland
- Castle de Trujilo, Spain
- Lovrijenac Fortress, Croatia
- Doune Castle, Scotland
- Castle Ward, Northern Ireland
Appearing in season 6, The Castle of Zafra was a stand-in for the Tower of Joy, the birthplace of Jon Snow. It appeared in a flashback experienced by Bran Stark, where he saw his father, Ned, fight Targaryen forces during Robert's Rebellion. It was here where Bran learned the truth about his 'brother', and Jon's potential claim to the throne. RELAT...
Another location from Spain, The Royal Alcazar was used in the series as one of the palaces in the nation of Dorne. While Dorne has remained controversial among fans, no one can deny that it is one of the most beautiful locations in the show. Much of this is owed to The Royal Alcazar's ornate architecture, which was inspired by that of the Muslim M...
Many fans know that Northern Ireland was used extensively for scenes in Winterfell, Dragonstone, and just about any area between the Wall and King's Landing. What they may not know, however, is that Northern Ireland is home to a castle whose innards were the sight of one of the show's darkest moments. RELATED: Game Of Thrones: 15 Worst Relationship...
Known in the series as Arrowhead Mountain, Kirkjunfell is one of the most iconic mounts in all of Iceland. Located on an island on the tip of the country's western coast, the mountain offers breathtaking views from the mainland. With its swirling rock formation, the mountain almost resembles a soft serve ice cream cone. In Game of Thrones, however,...
The ancient walled city of Ait Benhaddou is one of Morocco's most popular tourist destinations. Perhaps the oldest man-made landmark on this list, the city is a world heritage site that has survived for thousands of years. There's already enough reasons to visit this hive of history and culture, but its use as a stand-in for one of Game Of Throne's...
A beautiful beach on Northern Ireland's northern coast, Downhill offers a scenic coastline, lush waves, majestic cliffs, and human sacrifices. Ok, so that last part doesn't really happen there, but it happened quite often at Dragonstone, the place that Downhill Beach was intended to represent. The home of House Targaryen, the area fell into the han...
Spain is back again, this time in a castle southwest of Madrid. Another defense against the Moores, Trujilo Castle retains its old world charm, and centuries later remains a prime example of Medival architecture. In Game Of Thrones, the castle played the part of Casterly Rock, the home of House Lannister, as well as Highgarden. RELATED: Game Of Thr...
Starting with season 2, all of King's Landing was shot in the Mediterranian coastal city of Dubrovnik. Filled with medieval buildings, the town is a popular tourist attraction. It was also the scene of one of Game of Thrones' biggest battles. Set on an island just off of Dubrovnik's coast, Lovrijenace Fortress was the Red Keep during much of the se...
While most of Winterfell's scenes were shot in Northern Ireland, this Scottish castle was used as a major location in the North. Located north of Edinbrough, Doune may not be familiar to fans from the outside, but go to the courtyard. That's when things get really interesting. RELATED: Drogon’s Weird Face Made Game Of Thrones’ Dragons Proper Charac...
Not just a castle, but a large complex of different historical buildings, Castle Ward is a town unto itself. While not from the medieval era, the castle retained many of the architectural aspects of that time to make it stand out among Northern Ireland's stately homes. While the main house is the most visible location, it's the area in and around t...
Nov 20, 2018 · As far as real world connections go, however, the Targaryens seem to draw a heck of a lot of inspiration from three very different civilizations: the Romans, the Egyptians, and the Normans. House...
May 16, 2024 · What does the Game of Thrones cast look like in real life? Which GoT actors hang out when not filming? Take a look at the pictures below and see Westeros in a whole new way. 1. 224 VOTES. Gal Pals Palling Around. Photo: sophiet / Instagram. 224 votes. 226 VOTES. The Stark Children Are Just Crazy. Photo:Metaweb / CC-BY. 226 votes. 3. 244 VOTES.
