Even if you're one of the people who categorically refuse to watch the legendary Game of Thrones, there's no way you've escaped bits of information about this uber-popular series. You've probably heard about it being the most expensive series ever, and you might've heard about the dragons and the raunchy scenes. But that's not all that makes Game of Thrones famous - it's also the dedication of the show creators in searching for the perfect filming locations, using as little soundstage time as possible. And the sites they use for filming are not only perfect for their mysterious and ancient atmospheres, but also for being impressive spots showing the spectacular beauty of the Earth. Even if you're not a fan of the whole GoT thing, you might like these beautiful nature views.
From Morocco to Iceland and Spain to Northern Ireland, the Game of Thrones filming locations are as diverse and as beautiful as the show's characters themselves. And the best thing is that all of these places are open for tourists and anyone can see them in real life. So, if you are a fan of Game of Thrones or like to discover some of the prettiest places on Earth, scroll down below and check these pictures! Be sure to tell which one you like the best and don't forget to vote!
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San Juan De Gaztelugatxe. Dragonstone Stairs
King's Road Aka The Dark Hedges In Northern Ireland
The two lines of beech trees might not be there for much longer, they're about 240-years-old and usually live 250 years. Of the 150 that were planted, only half currently remain. There are talks to plant new ones, but they'll take a century to grow
I Visited King's Landing In Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dragonstone. This Beach Is One Of The Game Of Thrones Filming Locations - Dragonglass Mines In Basque Country
Grjótagjá Is A Small Cave Near Lake Mývatn, Iceland
It is not only a cave, but there's also an underground geothermal hot spring inside. Unfortunately, it is not allowed to bathe in Grjotagjá any more because a geological activity caused the temperature of the water to rise up to a degree to hot for bathing safely. Grjótagjá did become quite famous when it appeared in Game Of Thrones most epic love scene! Can you guess which one?
Did You Notice The Canyon Daenerys And Jon Rode The Dragons Through? I'm Pretty Sure It Was This One - Fjaðrárgljúfur In South Iceland
The Skogafoss Waterfall Was Shown In The First Episode Of Season 8
I think it's great, if you have been to certain film locations or visited them. That has a very special flair
Yet Another Game Of Thrones Location In Northern Ireland
Legend says that here was a bridge taking you all the way to Scotland. It was built so that the giants of Ireland and Scotland could meet
The Eyrie From Game Of Thrones In Iceland, Ăžingvellir
The Base Of Fort Lovrijenac In Dubrovnik, Croatia. Some Scenes From "Game Of Thrones" Were Filmed Here
A Piece Of The Roman Empire In Spain. It's A Gladiator Arena Surrounded By Ruins. Sadly, No Dragons Here
One Of The Most Preserved Ancient Buildings In The World, Diocletian's Palace. Here Daenerys Targaryen Held The Dragons In Game Of Thrones
From Wikipedia: "...an ancient palace built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD, that today forms about half the old town of Split, Croatia."
Fortress Of Klis, Known As The Walls Of Mereen Where Daenerys Famously Crucified Slave Masters
Made By Fishermen 350 Years Ago This Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge In Northern Ireland Is 30 Meters High. This Is Also A Game Of Thrones Location
The Mantle Of The Most Photographed Mountain In Iceland Is Worn By Mt. Kirkjufell On The Snæfellsnes Peninsula In West Iceland
Despite looking pretty distinctive, the iconic shape of this mountain has been the epic backdrop for scenes for numerous films and TV shows, including Game of Thrones.
The name Kirkjufell means 'Church Mountain' in Icelandic, and it even has a lovely waterfall nearby named after it - Kirkjufellfoss. Also, it is possible to climb the mountain
Tollymore Forest In Northern Ireland - The Place Where Is All Started Back In The First Season
One Of Many Romantic Views In Girona's Old Town As Well As One Of Game Of Thrones Locations
Dubrovnik, Croatia
These are the steps to the sept of Baelor. A couple of scenes were filmed there, but it's most famous for the "walk of shame" scene from season 6
Westeros Location - Harrenhal. First Featured In Season 2. Real Life Location - Dunluce Castle, Northern Ireland
Girona Served As One Of The Shooting Locations For The 6th Season Of Game Of Thrones
These narrow winding lanes made up the free city of Braavos
Inch Abbey, Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. A Place Where Robb Stark Is Made A King Of The North
The Bloody Gate – Thingvellir National Park, Iceland
Thingvellir is just over a half hour outside of Reykjavik and is one of the top tourist destinations in Iceland thanks to its unique geological landscape and the fact that it’s home to the Silfra fissure, a spot where you can swim between tectonic plates. It also happens to be the filming location of the “Bloody Gate” - the road leading to the Eyrie
The Beautiful Fortress Of Klis, Croatia. Lately, The Site Has Been A Filming Location For Game Of Thrones, More Precisely The City Of Meereen
Very Moody Streets Of Mdina. Appreciated Even By The Creators Of The Game Of Thrones (Pretended To Be A King's Landing)
The Rock Of Gastelugache In Biscay And It Is One Of The Shooting Locations Of The Game Of Thrones
The rock of Gastelugache in Biscay is an island connected to the mainland by a man-made bridge, which passes into a staircase of 241 steps. At the top of the rock is the chapel of John the Baptist, built in the 10th century (locals believe that John once fought with the devil on this rock). They say that if you ring the bell three times on the chapel, then any wish will come true. Well, at least, for this you have to be obviously lucky because the chapel is almost always closed. But this place was especially famous as one of the shooting locations of the Game of Thrones: Gastelugache “played” the Dragon Stone. After that, the flow of tourists has almost doubled, so the Basques are even seriously concerned about the safety of the bridge
Yunkai, One Of The Slaver's Bay City-States That Daenerys Unchains With The Help Of The Unsullied
Perfect locations for GoT. I first read the books then watched the TV show, and it´s great to visualize the story unfolding in these fantastic places.
Perfect locations for GoT. I first read the books then watched the TV show, and it´s great to visualize the story unfolding in these fantastic places.
