King's Landing

Dubrovnik, Croatia

The Dark Hedges - Kingsroad

This stunning avenue of beech trees in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, was planted in the 18th century by the Stuart family. It gained international fame as the Game of Thrones filming location for the Kingsroad, the longest highway in Westeros.

San Juan De Gaztelugatxe - Dragonstone

This islet off the Bay of Biscay in Bermeo features a winding stone staircase leading to its peak, famously portrayed as Dragonstone in the series, with a digitally rendered castle atop the rocky landscape.

Alcázar of Seville - House Martell

Europe’s oldest royal palace still in use, the Alcazar of Seville features stunning Mudejar architecture and fragrant gardens of roses and orange trees, depicted as the Water Gardens of Dorne, home to House Martell in Game of Thrones.

Meteora - Sky Cells

The Game of Thrones cast never filmed at this UNESCO World Heritage site, but Meteora’s iconic mountaintop monasteries were digitally added in season one as the backdrop for the Sky Cells where Tyrion Lannister was imprisoned.

Essaouira, Morocco - Astapor

Castle of Zafra - Tower of Joy

In one of Game of Thrones' most revealing moments, Bran Stark witnesses a game-changing vision at the Tower of Joy, filmed at the 12th-century Castle of Zafra in Guadalajara, located in the Sierra de Caldereros, just east of Madrid.

Fort Manoel - Ned Stark’s execution

One of Game of Thrones' most heartbreaking moments is undoubtedly Ned Stark’s execution in King’s Landing. The scene was filmed at Fort Manoel, a stunning 18th-century star-shaped fort in Malta.

Ballintoy Harbour - Iron Islands

Northern Ireland’s Ballintoy Harbour, where water meets steep chalk cliffs instead of sand, served as the filming location for the Iron Islands, the home of House Greyjoy of Pyke.

Grjótagjá Lava Cave - The location of Jon Snow and Ygritte love scene

In Game of Thrones Season 3, Jon Snow and Ygritte share an intimate moment in this beautiful cave located near Lake Mývatn, in northern Iceland.