The awe-inspiring visuals of HBO’s medieval fantasy series “Game Of Thrones” were filmed across Europe, Africa, and North America. The show is lauded for its heart-wrenching plot twists and visually stunning production design. It has turned out to be the binge-watchers all-time favorite show.
“Game Of Thrones” is a fictional tale set on the fictional continent of Westeros and Essos. Producers of the show chose wisely on scenery. The massive production filmed the show on three continents and in ten different countries to make things authentic.
The production headquarters of “Game Of Thrones” is at the Paint Hall studios in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Most of the filming occurred here on locations and interior sets (such as the Red Keep sets, the Iron Throne, and the Great Sept of Baelor). However, vital settings like King’s Landing and Iron Island were shot elsewhere in Europe. Other filming locations are Croatia, Iceland, Spain, Malta, Morocco, and Scotland.
Where was King's Landing filmed?
‘Game Of Thrones' star Conleth Hill, who played the character Varys, confirmed in an interview that the King's Landing's exteriors were filmed in Croatia White. The Croatian city of Dubrovnik is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the Balkan. However, the interiors, the Road from the Landing, and the Dark Edges are in Northern Ireland. At the same time, the Kings Landing Gates are filmed in Malta.
Where was Winterfell Castle filmed?
Northern Ireland is an important location in “Game of Thrones,” both north of Westeros and the Iron Island. The castles of Winterfell are mostly filmed in Northern Ireland, and in addition, there is another location at Doune Castle in Scotland.
Where was North of the Wall filmed?
The harsh climate of Iceland gives the proper setting for the northern locations in Game of Thrones. Vatnajökull is the largest ice cap in Iceland, of which the Svínafellsjökull glacier is a part of where the scenes are filmed.
Where was Castle Black filmed?
Magheramorne Quarry in Northern Ireland is where the scenes of Castle Black were filmed, and most of the sets were also built here.
Where was Iron Island filmed?
The more recognizable locations of Iron Island scenes were filmed in Ballintoy Harbor, Northern Ireland.
Game Of Thrones is an adaptation of the fantasy novel “The Song of Ice and Fire” by George R. R. Martin. The show is one of the most significant television productions and has acquired record viewership on HBO. “Game of Thrones” is the only show which received 59 Primetime Emmy Awards. In addition, critics and publications have named it the best of all-time television series.
FAQs
Q. How many seasons are in Game of Thrones?
A. Game of Thrones has eight seasons with 73 episodes.
Q. Is there any sequel for Game of Thrones?
A. The show has a prequel titled “House of the Dragon,” the series is set about 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
Q. How many locations have been used to film Game of Thrones?
A. The production filmed the show on three continents and ten different countries to make things authentic.
