With the popularity and high viewership Game of Thrones is enjoying today, there’s a big chance it will go down as one of TV history’s highest rated series. And GOT fans from all corners of the globe no doubt wants to know every tidbit there is to know about the series, including where its picturesque scenes are shot. Sure, some of the locations are digitally painted (a hat tip to you, green screen), but did you know that even without digital manipulation, the series’ real-life locations are already, incredibly picturesque?
Recently, Moroccan travel company, Lawrence of Morocco, has put together an infographic that reveals the true locations used in HBO’s epic fantasy series. Here, check it…
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GOT’s sets are shot in breathtaking places; from “chilly Scotland to the luscious beaches of Croatia and the deserts of Morocco.” Even without the digital makeup, these locations are stunning. Take a look!
1. King’s Landing: Dubrovnik, Croatia
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2. The Road From King’s Landing: Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland
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3. Royal Palace Of Dorne: Real Alcázar Palace, Seville, Spain
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4. Long Bridge Of Volantis: The Roman Bridge, Cordoba, Spain
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5. Winterfell: Doune Castle
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6. Daenery’s And Dragos Wedding: Azure Window, Malta
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7. Braavos: Sibenik, Croatia
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8. North Of Westeros: Thingvellir, Iceland
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9. Pentos: Ouarzazate, Morocco
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10. Meereen: Kliss Fortress, Croatia
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11. Astapor: Essaouira, Morocco
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12. Yunkai And Pentos: Ait Benhaddou, Morocco
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13. Danzak’s Pit: Plaza De Toros De Osuna, Spain
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14. Royal Palace Of Dorne: Gardens Of The Real Alcázar Palace, Seville, Spain
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15. Iron Island: Murlough Bay, Northern Ireland
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16. The Stormlands: Cushendun Caves, Northern Ireland
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17. The Burning Of The Seven: Mussenden, Northern Ireland
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18. Thermal Spring Or “Jon And Ygritte’s Love Nest”: Grjótagjá Cave, Iceland
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19. Lordsport: Ballintoy Harbour, Northern Ireland
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20. Forest In The North: Tollymore Forest Park, Northern Ireland
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21. King’s Landing Gate: Mdina, Malta
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22. Red Keep: Fort Ricasoli, Malta
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23. Landscapes Of The West: Krka National Park, Croatia
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24. North Of The Wall: Lake Myvatn, Iceland
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25. Entrance To The House Of The Undying | The Minceta Tower, Dubrovnik
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26. The Stormlands: Larrybane Quarry, Northern Ireland
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27. Dothraki Sea: Glens Of Antrim, Northern Ireland
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28. King’s Landing: Ston, Croatia
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29. Wildling Camp: Dimmuborgir, Iceland
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30. North Of The Wall: Vatnajokull, Iceland
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31. The Red Keep: San Anton Palace, Malta
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32. Great Sept Of Baelor: Fort Manoel, Malta
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33. Sowbelly Row: Fort St Elmo, Malta
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34. The Red Keep: Lovrijenac Castle, Castle
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35. Underground Passageways In Meereen: Basements Of Diocletian’s Palace, Split, Croatia
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Many of these locations have benefited from the publicity and has increased their tourism. However, not everyone has been pleased. For one, Maltese officials have complained that protected habitats were damaged during filming. This has forced future shooting of GOT scenes to move to Croatia and other countries.