Game of Thrones Filming Locations Guide
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Explore 310 iconic filming locations from Game of Thrones. Our comprehensive guide includes detailed maps, visiting information, photo opportunities, and insider tips to help you plan the perfect Game of Thrones filming location tour.
Explore Game of Thrones Filming Locations
Discover 310 iconic destinations where the magic happened
Plan Your Game of Thrones Film Tourism Adventure
Every Game of Thrones fan dreams of visiting the real-world locations where their favorite scenes came to life. Our comprehensive filming location guide makes it easy to plan your ultimate fan pilgrimage, whether you're exploring locally or planning an international film tourism adventure.
What's Included in Our Guide
- • Exact filming locations with GPS coordinates
- • Scene-by-scene breakdown and photo opportunities
- • Public transport and driving directions
- • Opening hours, admission fees, and accessibility info
- • Best times to visit for photography
- • Insider tips from fellow Game of Thrones fans
Perfect for Film Tourists
- • Solo travelers and fan groups
- • International visitors planning Game of Thrones tours
- • Local fans discovering nearby locations
- • Photography enthusiasts and content creators
- • Families looking for unique vacation experiences
- • Film students and industry professionals
All Locations
20 locations found
Ballintoy Harbour - Spot 1
## The Iron Islands' Gateway Ballintoy Harbour stands as one of Northern Ireland's most dramatic coastal locations, carved from limestone blocks over centuries of maritime history. This working fishing harbor, nestled between towering basalt cliffs and black rocky islands, served as the perfect backdrop for **Lordsport**, the main port of Pyke in the Iron Islands. Dating back over 9,000 years, the harbor was formally established in the 17th century and became a vital port for limestone quarrying and fishing. The rugged coastline, with its dramatic weather patterns and imposing cliff formations, required minimal CGI enhancement to transform into the harsh, unforgiving world of the Ironborn. **Key filming moments include Theon Greyjoy's homecoming**, where he fails to recognize his own sister Yara, **the sacred Drowned God baptisms** on the pebbly beach, and the **pivotal Kingsmoot ceremony** that determined the fate of the Iron Islands. The harbor's natural limestone construction and working fishing boats provided authentic maritime atmosphere that perfectly captured the seafaring culture of House Greyjoy. The location's dramatic beauty extends beyond its television fame, offering visitors a glimpse into centuries of Irish coastal heritage, where ancient traditions of fishing and quarrying shaped both the landscape and the communities that call this rugged coastline home. **This specific location** encompasses This main harbor entrance area served as the primary arrival point for ships in Lordsport scenes.
Castle Ward - Spot 1
## Winterfell's Heart in the North Castle Ward stands as Northern Ireland's most magnificent 18th-century estate and the iconic filming location for **Winterfell**, the ancestral home of House Stark. Built between 1762-1760, this unique National Trust property showcases an extraordinary architectural compromise - Palladian classical on one side, Gothic Revival on the other - reflecting the contrasting tastes of its original owners. Spanning 850 acres of landscaped parkland along Strangford Lough, Castle Ward provided the perfect backdrop for establishing the Stark family legacy in Season 1. The historic farmyard became Winterfell's central courtyard, witnessing **King Robert Baratheon's royal arrival**, the **famous archery practice scenes** where Stark children honed their skills, and **Ned Stark's pivotal conversations** that shaped the series' destiny. The estate's medieval tower house, built in 1610, adds authentic castle atmosphere to every scene, while the expansive demesne offers the grand scale worthy of the North's most powerful House. **Arya's memorable bulls-eye shot**, **Robb's archery instruction**, and the **emotional reunion between Ned and Robert** all unfolded within these historic walls. Beyond its screen fame, Castle Ward represents over 260 years of Irish heritage, featuring working mills, Victorian gardens, and one of Ireland's most unique architectural statements where two completely different styles coexist in perfect harmony. **This specific filming area** encompasses The main historic farmyard area, serving as Winterfell's central courtyard where King Robert's royal party made their grand entrance.
Cushendun Caves - Spot 1
## The Birthplace of Shadow and Flame Carved from 400-million-year-old red sandstone by Ice Age waters, Cushendun Caves stand as one of Northern Ireland's most mystical coastal formations and the setting for **Game of Thrones**' most haunting supernatural scene. These ancient Devonian conglomerate caverns, embedded with countless rounded stones from prehistoric desert floods, gained worldwide recognition as the birthplace of **Melisandre's shadow assassin** in Season 2. Located on County Antrim's dramatic Causeway Coast, the caves provided the perfect atmospheric backdrop for the **Stormlands**, where Ser Davos secretly rowed the Red Priestess through treacherous waters for her dark ritual. The distinctive red-orange cave walls, illuminated by torchlight in the series, created an otherworldly setting for one of television's most memorable supernatural births. **The shadow baby scene in "Garden of Bones"** transformed these geological wonders into a pivotal plot location, where ancient stone witnessed the creation of supernatural forces that would alter the War of the Five Kings. The small beach within the cave system, accessible only by boat in the series, became the launch point for magical assassination and political intrigue. Beyond their screen fame, these 13,000-year-old formations represent millions of years of geological history, where rising seas carved dramatic chambers into prehistoric rock, creating natural cathedrals that have sheltered both ancient peoples and modern film crews seeking locations worthy of Westeros' most mystical moments. **This specific cave area** encompasses The main cave entrance area where Davos and Melisandre first entered from their rowboat, featuring the dramatic sandstone archway opening to the sea.
Dark Hedges - Spot 1
## The King's Road: Northern Ireland's Most Iconic Avenue Stretching along Bregagh Road like a natural cathedral, the Dark Hedges represents one of Northern Ireland's most photographed locations and **Game of Thrones**' most recognizable filming site. These magnificent beech trees, planted around 1775 by James Stuart as a grand entrance to Gracehill House, create an otherworldly tunnel that perfectly captured the mystique of **the King's Road** in Season 2. When Arya Stark made her desperate escape from King's Landing in **"The North Remembers"**, disguised as a boy traveling north with Yoren and fellow recruits, she journeyed through this very avenue. The 250-year-old trees, their gnarled branches intertwining overhead like ancient guardians, provided the perfect backdrop for one of television's most memorable road sequences. **Originally 150 trees lined this historic avenue**, though approximately 90 remain standing today, each one a living testament to centuries of Irish heritage. The Dark Hedges gained worldwide fame through its **Game of Thrones** appearance, transforming this quiet Country Antrim road into a pilgrimage site for fans seeking to walk the same path as Arya Stark on her journey toward becoming No One. Beyond its screen fame, the Dark Hedges represents the enduring beauty of 18th-century landscape design, where nature and human planning created something far greater than either could achieve alone - a living monument that connects visitors to both Northern Ireland's pastoral heritage and Westeros' epic storytelling. **This specific section** represents The southern entrance to the Dark Hedges tunnel, offering the most dramatic perspective of the King's Road with its full canopy effect.
Doune Castle - Winterfell (Pilot)
This 14th-century Scottish stronghold served as the original Winterfell in the Game of Thrones pilot episode. The castle's 100-foot gatehouse and Great Hall hosted the Feast of Winterfell that established the Stark family dynamics. Famous for Monty Python's Holy Grail, Doune was temporarily renamed 'Winterfell' in 2019.
Dubrovnik Old Town - Spot 1
Historic walled city portrayed as King's Landing, capital of the Seven Kingdoms.
El Chorrillo Desert - Vaes Dothrak
Purpose-built Dothraki city set in Almería's desert, originally constructed for Ridley Scott's Exodus. This unique location in Sierra Alhamilla is the only remaining intact Game of Thrones set, featuring the streets and huts where Daenerys was held captive by the Dothraki and dramatically burned down the temple of the dosh khaleen.
Fort Lovrijenac - Spot 1
Imposing fortress on a rocky outcrop used as the Red Keep for key scenes in King's Landing.
Girona Old Town - Braavos Streets
Medieval streets and cathedral steps of Girona that transformed into the Free City of Braavos in Season 6. The Arab Baths served as Arya's hiding place, while Plaça dels Jurats became the outdoor theater where Arya watched the play mocking her family. The bridge where the Waif stabbed Arya and the archaeological walk representing Braavos port market are key filming sites.
Itálica - Spot 1
Roman amphitheatre and ruins used as the Dragonpit in King's Landing for the summit between key characters.
Kirkjufell Mountain - Arrowhead Mountain
Iceland's most photographed mountain, appearing as the 'Mountain Shaped Like an Arrowhead' in Jon Snow's mission beyond the Wall. This 463-meter peak in Snæfellsnes Peninsula was seen in visions by both Bran Stark and the Hound, becoming the destination for capturing a wight to convince Cersei of the White Walker threat.
Klis Fortress - Spot 1
Medieval fortress near Split used to depict Meereen, a city of Slaver's Bay ruled by Daenerys.
Magheramorne Quarry - Castle Black
Former limestone quarry transformed into the iconic Castle Black set for the Night's Watch. This fully realized set in County Antrim includes the massive wooden lift, castle gates, and training grounds where Jon Snow learned to lead. The quarry also served as the construction site for Hardhome and parts of King's Landing's walls.
Monsanto Village - Dragonstone Throne Room
Ancient granite village dating to the Knights Templar era, serving as Dragonstone's throne room in House of the Dragon. This 'City of Stones' built into massive boulders at 600 meters altitude provided the most challenging filming location, with its 12th-century castle ruins and unique rock architecture representing Targaryen power.
Peñíscola Castle - Meereen Palace
Coastal fortress known as 'The City in the Sea' that served as Meereen's palace complex in Season 6. Built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Mediterranean, this 13th-century castle provided the perfect elevated setting for Tyrion and Varys' political discussions and Daenerys' rule over Slaver's Bay.
Real Alcázar of Seville - Spot 1
Royal palace complex used as the Water Gardens of Dorne for House Martell scenes.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe - Spot 1
Rocky islet and hermitage used as the causeway to Dragonstone, Daenerys Targaryen's ancestral seat.
Sant Pere de Galligants Monastery - Oldtown Citadel
12th-century Romanesque monastery in Girona serving as the Citadel of Oldtown where Samwell Tarly studies to become a maester. The ancient abbey's library interior provided the scholarly atmosphere for Sam's research into White Walker lore. Now houses Catalonia's Archaeological Museum.
Šibenik Cathedral - House of Black and White
UNESCO World Heritage 15th-century cathedral serving as both the House of Black and White temple and the Iron Bank of Braavos. This Croatian Adriatic coast city's stone alleyways and Renaissance architecture created the perfect backdrop for Arya's Faceless Men training and Braavos' financial power center.
Trujillo Castle - Casterly Rock
13th-century fortress built on a former Muslim citadel, serving as the proud seat of House Lannister in Season 7. Perched 1,969 feet above Extremadura, this strategic castle witnessed Jaime and Bronn watching the Unsullied attack, with digital enhancements transforming it into the impregnable Casterly Rock.