10 destinations around the globe all Game of Thrones fans should visit

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Slide 1 of 10: Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered the oldest European palace still in use, this royal residence in Spain is one of the most stunning filming locations used in Game of Thrones. As one of the world's finest examples of Moorish architecture, the palace is magnificent both on screen and in person. The beautiful green gardens and ornately decorated palace represents the Water Gardens of Dorne, the residence of House Martell in the series.

Alcazar of Seville, Spain – Dorne

Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered the oldest European palace still in use, this royal residence in Spain is one of the most stunning filming locations used in Game of Thrones. As one of the world’s finest examples of Moorish architecture, the palace is magnificent both on screen and in person. The beautiful green gardens and ornately decorated palace represents the Water Gardens of Dorne, the residence of House Martell in the series.
Slide 2 of 10: Various locations all over Northern Ireland were used as shooting locations in Game of Thrones, but the most famous and recognizable one is the Dark Hedges. This avenue of beech trees represents King's Road in the series and it has now become world famous, attracting thousands of visitors from all around the globe. This picturesque tree-lined avenue with large beech trees on both sides of the road creates a stunning natural tunnel. The 250-year-old trees were planted here by James Stuart to frame an avenue leading to his home with the goal to impress his visitors. Who would think that more than 200 years later they would become one of the most visited attractions in the country!

Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland – King’s Road

Various locations all over Northern Ireland were used as shooting locations in Game of Thrones, but the most famous and recognizable one is the Dark Hedges. This avenue of beech trees represents King’s Road in the series and it has now become world famous, attracting thousands of visitors from all around the globe. This picturesque tree-lined avenue with large beech trees on both sides of the road creates a stunning natural tunnel. The 250-year-old trees were planted here by James Stuart to frame an avenue leading to his home with the goal to impress his visitors. Who would think that more than 200 years later they would become one of the most visited attractions in the country!
Slide 3 of 10: The most famous Croatian city leads a double life as King's Landing, the Capital of Seven Kingdoms. This Adriatic gem is a true heaven on Earth and it's bound to amaze any visitor regardless of their television series of preference. With its narrow cobbled streets, medieval fortified city walls, forts and Renaissance squares, Dubrovnik is a fantasyland of your dreams! But all true GoT fans should pay a visit to Dubrovnik because every corner of this beautiful city will remind them of the famous TV show. Fort Lovrijenac was used to represent the Red Keep, the stairs of St. Domnika Street were used for Cersei's infamous walk of atonement and many more famous locations can be found all over the city. Also, don't miss visiting the nearby Island of Lokrum, located just a 15 minute boat ride from the city's port and tour the small museum featuring a giant Iron Throne.

 

Dubrovnik, Croatia – King’s Landing

The most famous Croatian city leads a double life as King’s Landing, the Capital of Seven Kingdoms. This Adriatic gem is a true heaven on Earth and it’s bound to amaze any visitor regardless of their television series of preference. With its narrow cobbled streets, medieval fortified city walls, forts and Renaissance squares, Dubrovnik is a fantasyland of your dreams!
But all true GoT fans should pay a visit to Dubrovnik because every corner of this beautiful city will remind them of the famous TV show. Fort Lovrijenac was used to represent the Red Keep, the stairs of St. Domnika Street were used for Cersei’s infamous walk of atonement and many more famous locations can be found all over the city. Also, don’t miss visiting the nearby Island of Lokrum, located just a 15 minute boat ride from the city’s port and tour the small museum featuring a giant Iron Throne.
Slide 4 of 10: With its unique and varied landscape featuring volcanos and glaciers, Iceland has always been a tried and true filming location and tourist hotspot. But after Game of Thrones, the island has become even more popular with visitors. The most iconic Icelandic destination used in the show is the Svinafellsjokull Glacier, located in Skaftafell National Park. This glacier is considered the largest in Europe and it has often been featured in Hollywood movies. Its ice age landscape and stunning natural beauty were used to represent the Free Folk settlement beyond the Wall.

 

Skaftafell National Park, Iceland – Beyond the Wall

With its unique and varied landscape featuring volcanos and glaciers, Iceland has always been a tried and true filming location and tourist hotspot. But after Game of Thrones, the island has become even more popular with visitors. The most iconic Icelandic destination used in the show is the Svinafellsjokull Glacier, located in Skaftafell National Park. This glacier is considered the largest in Europe and it has often been featured in Hollywood movies. Its ice age landscape and stunning natural beauty were used to represent the Free Folk settlement beyond the Wall.
Slide 5 of 10: This magical cone-shaped islet is a must-see for all visitors coming to the Basque coastline. Nestled between the coastal towns of Bakio and Bermeo, the tiny island can be reached via a man-made stone bridge and a 241-step staircase. The path to get there is not easy, but the breathtaking landscape is definitely worth the while. Once you've reached the top, you'll find a picturesque church and will be blown away by the amazing beauty of the vistas. The dazzling island doubles as Dragonstone in the series, where the Targaryen fortress is located and where Daenerys returns in Season 7.

 

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Spain – Dragonstone

This magical cone-shaped islet is a must-see for all visitors coming to the Basque coastline. Nestled between the coastal towns of Bakio and Bermeo, the tiny island can be reached via a man-made stone bridge and a 241-step staircase. The path to get there is not easy, but the breathtaking landscape is definitely worth the while. Once you’ve reached the top, you’ll find a picturesque church and will be blown away by the amazing beauty of the vistas. The dazzling island doubles as Dragonstone in the series, where the Targaryen fortress is located and where Daenerys returns in Season 7.
Slide 6 of 10: Astapor, the Unsullied's city in Slaver's Bay, can be found in real life on the Moroccan coast. The real-life Astapor is actually the seafront town of Essaouira, located two hours west of Marrakech. It's renowned for its mild climate, charming blue boats and wind conditions. Sometimes dubbed the Windy City of Africa, it's a paradise for surfers. Compared to other Moroccan cities, this fishing city boasts a more laid-back atmosphere, offering a refreshing retreat to its visitors.

Essaouira, Morocco – Astapor

Astapor, the Unsullied’s city in Slaver’s Bay, can be found in real life on the Moroccan coast. The real-life Astapor is actually the seafront town of Essaouira, located two hours west of Marrakech. It’s renowned for its mild climate, charming blue boats and wind conditions. Sometimes dubbed the Windy City of Africa, it’s a paradise for surfers. Compared to other Moroccan cities, this fishing city boasts a more laid-back atmosphere, offering a refreshing retreat to its visitors.
Slide 7 of 10: This spectacular 14th century castle was used as one of two locations to create Winterfell where the Stark family lives. True fans will instantly recognize its stone walls and courtyards, which were heavily featured in the series. Located in scenic central Scotland, the castle is a true gem, and it's not the first time its stunning medieval beauty has found itself in the spotlight. Doune was used as a movie set for cult classics like Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Doune Castle, Scotland – Winterfell

This spectacular 14th century castle was used as one of two locations to create Winterfell where the Stark family lives. True fans will instantly recognize its stone walls and courtyards, which were heavily featured in the series. Located in scenic central Scotland, the castle is a true gem, and it’s not the first time its stunning medieval beauty has found itself in the spotlight. Doune was used as a movie set for cult classics like Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Slide 8 of 10: This small lava cave can be found in north Iceland and it's a famous destination for spa retreats. Geothermal hot springs bubble up from its depths, known for their therapeutic benefits. The natural hot spring has been a popular bathing spot among locals for years, but after it was used as a Game of Thrones location its popularity skyrocketed. In the series it's featured as the romantic cave where Jon Snow and Ygritte finally spend the night together.

Grjotagja Cave, Iceland – Jon and Ygritte’s Cave

This small lava cave can be found in north Iceland and it’s a famous destination for spa retreats. Geothermal hot springs bubble up from its depths, known for their therapeutic benefits. The natural hot spring has been a popular bathing spot among locals for years, but after it was used as a Game of Thrones location its popularity skyrocketed. In the series it’s featured as the romantic cave where Jon Snow and Ygritte finally spend the night together.
Slide 9 of 10: Located just 25 miles from Dubrovnik, this beautiful oasis is considered one of the oldest arboretums in Europe. The botanical garden and Renaissance residence were used as a summer residence by an aristocratic family from Dubrovnik. Spanning over 70 acres and with more than 400 plant species, it's considered as one of the most important and beautiful arboretums in the region. It was used as the setting of the Red Keep palace gardens.

Arboretum Trsteno, Croatia – Red Keep Gardens

Located just 25 miles from Dubrovnik, this beautiful oasis is considered one of the oldest arboretums in Europe. The botanical garden and Renaissance residence were used as a summer residence by an aristocratic family from Dubrovnik. Spanning over 70 acres and with more than 400 plant species, it’s considered as one of the most important and beautiful arboretums in the region. It was used as the setting of the Red Keep palace gardens.
Slide 10 of 10: The star-shape fort is situated on Manoel Island and it's one of many UNESCO World Heritage Sites that can be found in Malta. This architectural gem dates back to 18th century and for years it was used for military purposes. Game of Thrones fans will recognize this place as the exterior of the Sept of Baelor and the location where Ned Stark was executed in Season 1.

 

Fort Manoel, Malta – Sept of Baelor

The star-shape fort is situated on Manoel Island and it’s one of many UNESCO World Heritage Sites that can be found in Malta. This architectural gem dates back to 18th century and for years it was used for military purposes. Game of Thrones fans will recognize this place as the exterior of the Sept of Baelor and the location where Ned Stark was executed in Season 1.
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