25 Iconic Game of Thrones Filming Locations You Can Visit Today
As Game of Thrones approached its eighth and final season, fans speculated on epic battles, thrones, and schemes that defined Westeros. A standout feature of the series has been its stunning real-world filming locations, portraying King's Landing, Braavos, Dorne, and more. The best part: Many are open to visitors worldwide.
Discover 25 standout sites from the Seven Kingdoms, perfect for fans planning a pilgrimage. Note: Spoilers for Seasons 1-7 included.
House of the Undying: Minčeta Tower, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Perched as the highest point on Dubrovnik's ancient walls, Minčeta Tower doubled as the House of the Undying in Qarth during Season 2. Its distinctive circular, sloped design puzzled Daenerys and Jorah, while offering panoramic views of the old city—King's Landing's real-life stand-in.
Dragonstone: Itzurun Beach, Zumaia, Spain
In Season 7's premiere, Daenerys lands at Dragonstone with her army, uncovering dragonglass vital against White Walkers. This dramatic shoreline in Spain's Basque Country, 30 miles east of Bilbao, captures the island's rugged essence.
Arrowhead Mountain: Kirkjufell, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
Season 7's Arrowhead Mountain guided Jon Snow's quest for a White Walker wight. Kirkjufell, Iceland's most photographed peak on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, delivers striking beauty and prime Northern Lights viewing—far less ominous in reality.
Brienne and the Hound's Battleground: Thingvellir National Park, Iceland
The fierce duel between Brienne and the Hound unfolded amid dramatic cliffs in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the Silfra Fissure, renowned for cold-water snorkeling and diving.
King’s Landing Dragonpit: Itálica, Spain
Season 7's pivotal summit at the Dragonpit united Cersei, Tyrion, Jon Snow, and Daenerys amid Roman ruins of Itálica near Seville. Guided tours reveal the 2,200-year-old amphitheater's grandeur.
Highgarden: Castillo de Almodóvar del Río, Spain
House Tyrell's seat appeared briefly in Season 7 before Lannister conquest. Visit this hilltop castle near Córdoba for guided or self-tours and sweeping countryside vistas.
Iron Islands: Ballintoy Harbour, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's rugged Ballintoy Harbour in County Antrim portrays the Iron Islands and Greyjoy stronghold. Expect more scenes as Theon rescues Yara from Euron.
Tower of Joy: Castillo de Zafra, Spain
Season 6's Tower of Joy unveiled Lyanna Stark's secret, sparking Robert’s Rebellion and Jon Snow's heritage. This 12th-century fortress in Guadalajara's badlands, never conquered, provides the dramatic backdrop.
The Kingsroad: Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland
The Kingsroad linked Castle Black to King's Landing, traversed by royals and Arya. Beech-lined Dark Hedges near Ballymoney evokes its mystery.
Winterfell: Castle Ward, Northern Ireland
Castle Ward near Belfast, with Gothic architecture and gardens overlooking Strangford Lough, served as Winterfell, Stark home and brief Bolton seat. Enjoy fan tours, costumes, and replica archery range.
The Citadel: Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, Girona, Spain
Samwell Tarly's joy at the Citadel library came alive in this Girona monastery, his Season 6-7 base for greyscale research and restricted-section quests.
King's Landing: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik's UNESCO medieval core, with stone walls, stars as King's Landing: Fort Lovrijenac for Joffrey's tournament, Gradac Park for the Purple Wedding, Jesuit Staircase for Cersei's walk. Respect local laws.
King's Landing Gardens: Trsteno Arboretum, Croatia
Near Dubrovnik, these 70-acre gardens with exotic plants frame Red Keep strolls by Margaery, Tyrion, and others as House Baratheon's domain.
Braavos: Šibenik, Croatia
Arya's Season 5 Braavos adventures used Šibenik's old town, with the Cathedral of St. James as the Iron Bank. House of Black and White was built separately.
Beyond the Wall: Vatnajökull Glacier, Iceland
Europe's largest glacier in southeast Iceland provides icy plains, peaks, and lagoons for Beyond the Wall scenes east of Reykjavik.
Jon & Ygritte’s Cave: Grjótagjá near Lake Mývatn, Iceland
Season 3's steamy cave romance spot near Lake Mývatn is too hot for safe reenactments, but accessible for viewing.
Dorne: Alcázar de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
Season 5's Water Gardens of House Martell hosted Jaime's Myrcella retrieval and Ellaria's pleas for vengeance at this Seville palace.
Meereen: Peñíscola, Spain
From Season 6, Peñíscola's coastal walls depicted Meereen, backdrop to Tyrion and Varys' talks. Located 75 miles north of Valencia.
Daznak’s Pit: Osuna, Spain
Osuna's bullring hosted Season 5's costly Sons of the Harpy attack on Daenerys, with 500 locals as extras.
Braavos & King’s Landing: Girona, Spain
An hour north of Barcelona, Girona's cathedral steps featured Arya's begging in Braavos and the Great Sept in King's Landing (Season 6).
The Red Keep: San Anton Palace, Malta
Malta's presidential residence in Attard stands in for the Red Keep and Iron Throne in King's Landing.
King’s Landing Gate: Mdina, Malta
Malta's ancient walled capital Mdina featured as King's Landing gates and Littlefinger’s brothel in Season 1.
The Great Sept of Baelor: Fort Manoel, Malta
This star-shaped 18th-century fort on Manoel Island was Ned Stark's execution site in Season 1.
Yunkai: Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
Daenerys' Season 3 conquest of this UNESCO ksar on the Marrakech-Sahara route also starred in Lawrence of Arabia.
Astapor: Essaouira, Morocco
The Red City of Slaver’s Bay in Season 3, this port two hours from Marrakech boasts atmospheric vibes and nearby argan trees with goats.
