Grjótagjá Cave, Iceland Jon Snow and Ygritte’s Love Cave Image by Ryan C Slimak Until then, visit Spain to see Zafra Castle and many other spots on this list. His Targaryen heritage has yet to be confirmed in the book series, but maybe when Winds of Winter is finally released we’ll see this twist play out on the page. The second Tower of Joy flashback in season 6, as witnessed through the eyes of Bran Stark, revealed the true parentage of Jon Snow. On Game of Thrones Zafra Castle serves as the Tower of Joy, a crucially important plot location where a young Ned Stark faces off against the legendary Ser Arthur Dayne in flashback sequences during season 6 to rescue his sister Lyanna after Robert’s Rebellion. Zafra Castle was constructed in the 12th or 13th century and remains the only structure for miles in any direction. The dominant vertical towers and lone sandstone base of the castle make it a known landmark in the province of Guadalajara. Zafra Castle is known to locals as “the Fortress of Spain’s Siberia ” despite what you may assume about Spain this area gets quite cold in the wintertime. Zafra Castle, Guadalajara, Spain Tower of Joy Image by Amadeo AV To see the trees for yourself head north on Bregagh Road in Ballymoney, Ireland. If you plan a trip to the Dark Hedges, beware: local legend warns the road of beech trees is haunted by a “Grey Lady” who silently hovers in the treeline at dusk. ![]() The area that surrounds the Dark Hedges has also served as the location of many important scenes throughout the run of the show, standing in as Castle Black, Winterfell, and as a Stark family encampment.Īccording to Bored Panda the oft-photographed trail of beech trees were planted by the Stuart family, owners of the nearby Gracehill House, in the 18th century as a way to impress anyone who visited. Here she joins up with Hot Pie and fan favorite Gendry (who, God bless him, has presumably been rowing back to King’s Landing for three seasons). The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland Kingsroad Image by Spumadorįans of the show will instantly recognize the Dark Hedges as the Kingsroad, the impressive avenue heading north from King’s Landing where Arya escapes danger by disguising herself as a boy in the season 2 opener. ![]() Consider this a jumping-off point for your Northern Ireland Game of Thrones-themed trip. In real life Downhill Beach is not surrounding by Dragonstone but rather by the “elegant 18th century ruins” of Mussenden Temple, as Ireland’s tourism website states. Judging by the season 7 trailer Dany will be making her way home to Dragonstone, keeping this shooting location in the spotlight in upcoming episodes. The locale even stood in for Blackwater Bay in the climactic battle of the second season. Melisandre burned the old gods of the Faith of the Seven on the shores of this beach. You may recognize this beach as the home of Dragonstone, the ancestral seat of the Targaryens where Stannis Baratheon brooded and plotted his (very unsuccessful) bid for the Iron Throne. Mussenden Temple and Downhill Beach, Northern Ireland Dragonstone, Blackwater Bay Image by ShaunTurnerīook a ticket to Ireland to hit many stops on our digital Game of Thrones tour, including this picturesque beach in Northern Ireland also known as Downhill Strand. Obviously, a huge SPOILER ALERT for seasons 1 through 6 of the acclaimed show: if you aren’t up to speed on the intrigue of Game of Thrones turn back now. From the streets of King’s Landing to the frozen wastelands Beyond the Wall, here are some of the most exciting Game of Thrones locations that you could visit today.Ĭheck out an impressive map of all of the show’s shooting locations in this Telegraph article, and then narrow down your top vacation picks below. ![]() Over six years the visionaries at HBO have introduced viewers to a myriad of gorgeous, ancient, and unforgettable locales while bringing the world of George R. Indeed, selecting locations around the world to stand in for the iconic places in Westeros and Essos is an art in itself. Often, anxious fans speculate upcoming plot points for Game of Thrones by poring over information about the various shooting locations for the upcoming season. It’s been an agonizing year since we last caught up with Jon Snow, Cersei Lannister, and Daenerys Targaryen, Accumulator of Nicknames. After six seasons and constant assurances from the Stark clan winter has finally come to Westeros.
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