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This Is How 30 Places That 'GoT' Was Filmed In Look In Real Life

This Is How 30 Places That 'GoT' Was Filmed In Look In Real Life

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We all came to love the famous Game of Thrones series because of its many plot twists, unexpected events, and amazing characters, but have you ever noticed what's going on in the background of all this action? No, not CGI landscapes and well-crafted soundstages, but rather very real and amazingly beautiful views of nature and ancient cities. Visiting those places can leave one speechless because of their grandiosity and the fact that many cruel plot twists happened exactly in those spots.
To make your search of those iconic places easier, we've compiled a list of Game of Thrones locations paired with the scenes that happened there. A great hint if you'd like to reenact them, too! From the age-old fortresses on the shores of Croatia to the breath-taking beauty of Iceland, you'll find all the crucial spots used in filming the cult series. You really don't have to be a super fan to enjoy these views!
Scroll down below to check our compilation of side-by-side comparisons of Game of Thrones scenes and the filming locations as they look in real life. Don't forget to vote for the most stunning ones and tell us what you think in the comments!

#1 Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland - Kingsroad

Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland - Kingsroad
Season 1 Episode 10 - Yoren helps Arya escape from King's Landing and takes her on the road to Castle Black
122points

#2 Itzurun Beach, Spain - Dragonstone

Itzurun Beach, Spain - Dragonstone
Season 7 Episode 3 - Jon Snow arrives in Dragonstone to meet Daenerys
77points

#3 Dubrovnik, Croatia - King's Landing

Dubrovnik, Croatia - King's Landing
Season 3 Episode 1 - Sansa and Littlefinger discusses her escape plans
71points

#4 Kastel Gomilica, Croatia - Braavos

Kastel Gomilica, Croatia - Braavos
Season 5 Episode 2 - Arya arrives in Braavos
68points

#5 Dubrovnik, Croatia - King's Landing

Dubrovnik, Croatia - King's Landing
Season 2 Episode 1 - Gold Cloaks are given orders to kill all Robert Baratheon's bastard children
64points

#6 Itzurun Beach, Spain - Dragonstone

Itzurun Beach, Spain - Dragonstone
Season 7 Episode 3 - Jon Snow arrives in Dragonstone to meet Daenerys
60points

#7 Dubrovnik, Croatia - King's Landing

Dubrovnik, Croatia - King's Landing
Season 5 Episode 10 - Cersei's infamous walk of atonement
59points

#8 Azure Window On The Island Of Gozo In Malta - Pentos

Azure Window On The Island Of Gozo In Malta - Pentos
Season 1 Episode 1 - Daenerys and Khal Drogo wedding feast
56points

#9 Girona, Spain - Braavos

Girona, Spain - Braavos
Season 6 Episode 1 - Arya is blind and begging in the streets of Braavos
51points

#10 Trsteno Arboretum, Croatia - King's Landing

Trsteno Arboretum, Croatia - King's Landing
Season 4 Episode 5 - Cersei and Oberyn Martell talk about Myrcella
49points

#11 Trsteno Arboretum, Croatia - King's Landing

Trsteno Arboretum, Croatia - King's Landing
Season 3 Episode 6 - Sansa and Loras Tyrell talk about their never-to-happen wedding
47points

#12 Dubrovnik, Croatia - King's Landing

Dubrovnik, Croatia - King's Landing
Season 2 Episode 1 - Littlefinger tries taunting Cersei
47points

#13 Klis Fortress In Split, Croatia - Meereen

Klis Fortress In Split, Croatia - Meereen
Season 4 Episode 4 - Crucifixion of Meereen Masters
46points

#14 Carnlough Harbour, Northern Ireland - Braavos

Carnlough Harbour, Northern Ireland - Braavos
Season 6 Episode 7 - Arya after being stabbed by the Waif
43points

#15 Trsteno Arboretum, Croatia - King's Landing

Trsteno Arboretum, Croatia - King's Landing
Season 3 Episode 7 - Olenna, Margaery and Sansa discuss her engagement
42points

#16 Dubrovnik, Croatia - King's Landing

Dubrovnik, Croatia - King's Landing
Season 5 Episode 10 - Myrcella setting sails to Dorne, shortly before dying of Ellaria Sand's kiss of death
42points

#17 Murlough Bay And Fair Head In Northern Ireland - Road To Pyke

Murlough Bay And Fair Head In Northern Ireland - Road To Pyke
Season 5 Episode 6 - Ser Jorah and Tyrion are captured by slavers
41points

#18 Skogafoss, Iceland - Dragonstone

Skogafoss, Iceland - Dragonstone
Season 8 Episode 1 - Jon and Daenerys rides dragons
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40points

#19 Trsteno Arboretum, Croatia - King's Landing

Trsteno Arboretum, Croatia - King's Landing
Season 3 Episode 7 - Sansa and Margaery discuss her engagement
39points

#20 Minčeta Tower, Dubrovnik, Croatia - Qarth

Minčeta Tower, Dubrovnik, Croatia - Qarth
Season 2 Episode 10 - Daenerys arrives at the House of the Undying in search of her dragons
39points
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