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- Yes, most of the castles in Game of Thrones are real. Some of them were partially completed or added with CGI graphics for a more dramatic impact. There are 13 real castles around the world used in the series, where you can recreate the famous Game of Thrones scenes.
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- Castle Ward, Northern Ireland. 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.
- Doune Castle, Scotland. While most of Winterfell's scenes were shot in Northern Ireland, this Scottish castle was used as a major location in the North.
- Lovrijenac Fortress, Croatia. 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.
- Castle de Trujilo, Spain. 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.
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- Castle Ward, Aka Winterfell
- Casterly Rock, Aka Castle of Trujillo
- Dragonstone, Aka San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
- The Red Keep, Aka Fort Lovrijenac
- Horn Hill, Aka Santa Florentina Castle
- The Tower of Joy, Aka Zafra Castle
- The Water Palaces of Dorne, Aka The Alcázar de Sevilla
- Riverrun, Aka Gosford Castle
- Pyke Castle, Aka Dunluce Castle
- Dreadfort, Aka Myra Castle
This 18th century castle in Strangford, Northern Ireland comes at the top of this list for many reasons: one – it’s the production home of Winterfell, duh, but ALSO because ever since the show took off, it has been home to THE most wonderful tourist attractions for GoT fans. Want to learn archery at Winterfell? You can do that! Want to meet some re...
Built in the 13th century on top of an old Arab Fortress, the Castle of Trujillo in Western Spain has a stark and authoritative silhouette that made it the perfect fit for depicting Casterly Rock. They filmed here with over 250 extras back in November 2016, and you can clearly see the distinctive walls during the Unsullied attack on Casterly Rock i...
The mystical island of Gaztelugatxe (literally translated to Castle Rock) in Spain’s Basque Country is an impossibly magical sight all on its own, perfected with its own cherry on top – the tiny church of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. This island was used to represent pivotal scenes at Dragonstone, with various main characters climbing up its rocky win...
While the Red Keep was primarily created through nifty CGI, various important Red Keep scenes filmed at Dubrovnik’s Fort Lovrijenac. Combined with its amazing views over the iconic orange rooftops of the city, you’ll have no trouble feeling ALL the King’s Landing vibes here. Some scenes that were filmed here include Joffrey watching that big fight ...
Hoping to visit Horn Hill, AKA the Seat of House Tarly, in real life? Well, the 11th century castle of Santa Florentina in Catalonia, Spain is where you need to go. This “ohhh my” worthy castle is ripped straight from a fairytale, complete with an enchanting location in the Canet de Mar forest. According to the castle’s official website, Game of Th...
Perched high on a rock in Sierra de Caldereros, Guadalajara, Spain, you’ll find the distinctive Zafra Castle, the real life stand-in for the iconic Tower of Joy. First seen in Season 6 during Bran’s Three Eyed Raven training, this is of course the location where one of the biggest twists/surprises of the series is revealed……. if you don’t get what ...
Of all the most vacation-worthy spots in Westeros, we would say that Dorne tops the list by far. Renowned for its amazing wine, warm climate, and um… excellent adult parties, Dorne is definitely where we’d choose to Spring Break if Westerosi spring breaks are a thing. Anyways, if you feel the same way and want to experience the magic of Dorne in re...
Gosford Castle is a gorgeous 19th century country house in Northern Ireland, but Game of Thrones fans will mostly recognize it as Riverrun, which it became in Season 3 when it was covered in Tully flags and was of course where Robb executed Richard Karstark. It’s also famous for having gone on sale a few years back! Fun fact: Gosford Castle was als...
The rugged ruins of Dunluce Castle can be found in Northern Ireland, and with a pinch of imagination (and CGI), you can easily see how it took on new life as Pyke Castle in Game of Thrones! There’s even the nearby Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, which may have never formally appeared in GoT, but is similar enough to the one that Euron throws Balon off ...
While photos and official reports are hard to find, many sources cite Northern Ireland’s Myra Castle as the site of Dreadfort’s exteriors, AKA the seat of House Bolton. Located close to Castle Ward, this might be another castle to add to your Game of Thrones itinerary!
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- Castle Ward in Northern Ireland. Castle Ward, better known as Winterfell, is located near the village of Strangford in County Down in Northern Ireland.
- The Castle of Zafra in Spain. Known as the Tower of Joy in "Game of Thrones," this castle is featured in a crucial scene about the parentage of Jon Snow.
- Castell de Santa Florentina in Spain. Better known as Horn Hill, the ancestral home of The House Tarly, Castell de Santa Florentina is located right outside Barcelona, Spain.
- Castillo de Trujillo in Spain. The often talked about — but never seen — Casterly Rock didn't really show up in the show until Season Seven. But it did play in a prominent scene in the show when the Unsullied army invaded the Lannister home.
- Castle Stokeworth. Location: The Castlelands. Current ruler: Lady Tanda Stokeworth. Castle Stokeworth might not exactly have the realm's prettiest ladies, the most impenetrable walls, or the most imperial appearance, but there is something to be said about not being too ostentatious when there are power-hungry armies milling about.
- Bear Island. Location: The North. Current ruler: Lady Lyanna Mormont. The best real estate in the North is undoubtedly Bear Island, the proud home of House Mormont.
- The Water Gardens. Location: Dorne. Current ruler: Vacant. Think of the Water Gardens as the world's greatest vacation home. The lovely Dornish residence has all the natural beauty of Highgarden, but without the same allure to one's enemies as a regional capital (Dorne's castle lies instead in Sunspear, which hasn't yet appeared in the show).
- The Eyrie. Location: The Vale. Current ruler: Lord Robin Arryn. Perhaps the most memorable castle in all of Westeros is the Eyrie, with its dreaded Moon Door and vertigo-inducing sky cells.
- Shane’s Castle. With its abundance of ruined castles, Northern Ireland is Game of Thrones territory proper. Shane’s Castle is a ruined castle on a 2600 acre estate on the northeast shores of Lough Neagh (lough means lake) in Northern Ireland.
- Castle Ward. Castle Ward is a crenellated 16th century ruin located near the village of Strangford in Northern Ireland. Castle Ward’s been Ward family property since 1570.
- Gosford Castle. Gosford Castle is a 19th century country manor in Gosford, Northern Ireland. Just an hour outside Belfast, it was built and designed in the Norman revival style for the 2nd Earl of Gosford by London architect Thomas Hopper.
- Doune Castle. Only one Scottish castle was used in Game of Throne s: Doune Castle. Doune Castle is a medieval castle built in the 13th century as the home of Regent Albany, “Scotland’s uncrowned king.”
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Sep 8, 2023 · The Westerosi castles serve a range of purposes in Game of Thrones, and the lore tells an interesting story about each fortress.
