Is Game Of Thrones Filmed In Belfast?

Filming of seasons one to eight took place in around 25 locations around Northern Ireland including Titanic Studios in Belfast, Cushendun Caves, Murlough Bay, Ballintoy Harbour, Larrybane, Antrim plateau, Castle Ward, Inch Abbey and Downhill Strand.

What Game of Thrones scenes are filmed in Belfast?

Castle Ward (Winterfell)
You’ll find the 16th-century Castle Ward, which was the backdrop for the series pilot and a chunk of season one, just 40 minutes from Belfast. Castle Ward was used as ‘Winterfell’ – the home of the Stark family.

How much of Game of Thrones was filmed in Northern Ireland?

All eight seasons of Game of Thrones had scenes that were shot in Northern Ireland. In fact, over 25 real world locations were filmed across the country.

Which part of Game of Thrones was filmed in Northern Ireland?

Downhill Demesne, County Londonderry
Perched dramatically on the cliff edge, Mussenden Temple gave the Game of Thrones camera crew a perfect view of Downhill Beach (not NT owned) which became Dragonstone in series two.

Where was Game of Thrones filmed in UK?

Cushendun Caves, Northern Ireland (The Stormlands)
Equally unforgettable is the setting, caves of Cushendun, located in a small fishing village in County Antrim. Tucked under cliffs and set by the lapping waves, the caves are indeed a sight to behold.

Is the Iron Throne in Belfast?

Northern Ireland is the Home of Thrones. The popular TV series Game of Thrones® was filmed in Belfast and across Northern Ireland.

Is House of the Dragon filmed in Belfast?

All House of the Dragon filming locations
HBO previously confirmed that the main production HQ for the 10-part series was Warner Bros Leavesden Studios in Watford, England, where the interior sets were constructed and filmed.

Where is Winterfell castle filmed?

Northern Ireland
Game of Thrones was filmed across a variety of landscapes in Northern Ireland. The historic farmyard at Castle Ward is the location of Winterfell, the famous backdrop for the series pilot and much of season one.

Where is Winterfell in real life?

Northern Ireland
Most of Winterfell Castle is in Northern Ireland, with the exception of one additional location at Doune Castle in Scotland.

Where is King’s Landing in real life?

Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Dubrovnik was the main filming location in Croatia for King’s Landing, a fictional city in Game of Thrones, the famous HBO’s television series based on the series of fantasy novels “A Song of Ice and Fire”.

How many glass of thrones are there in Belfast?

six
To celebrate 10 years of filming in Northern Ireland, Tourism Ireland created six giant, stained glass windows depicting some of the most iconic scenes from Game of Thrones. These windows making up the Glass of Thrones walking trail are now on permanent display after being generously gifted by Tourism Ireland.

What was filmed in Belfast?

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Why was Northern Ireland chosen for Game of Thrones?

With its rugged fields, castle ruins and sheer coastal views, there is a natural air of drama ingrained in the landscape of Northern Ireland. Perhaps it should come as no surprise, therefore, that the country was selected as a major location for HBO’s blockbuster television series, Game of Thrones.

Where was the Iron Throne Room filmed?

While filming, HBO gave the Iron Throne to Dubrovnik city, and it’s on Lokrum island, so if you are a true fan, you have to sit down on it and take a picture. Before going to the island, we first show you Dubrovnik’s old town and Lovrjenac castle (Red Keep), where the majority of King’s Landing scenes happened.

Where was the wall in Game of Thrones filmed?

The outer walls of Dubrovnik look as if they were built for this TV show. It’s clear that CGI (computer-generated imagery) were used to transform these real locations into the world of Game of Thrones, but even so it’s still very recognisable as Dubrovnik.

Where is Casterly Rock filmed?

Casterly Rock – Castillo de Trujillo, Spain
It was finally shown in the series’ final seasons – the scenes were filmed at Castillo de Trujillo, a medieval fortress with Roman and Andalusian origins. It is located in the town of Cáceres, in Trujillo, in western Spain.

How far is Game of Thrones from Belfast?

Cushendun Caves
Cushendun is just an 82km drive north of Belfast.

Is Belfast Irish or British?

Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. The nation is part of the United Kingdom, along with England, Scotland and Wales. The population is approximately 1.895 million (June 2020).

Is Belfast mainly Protestant or Catholic?

These figures based on the 2021 census at district level mask wide variations on smaller scales. In the Belfast City Council and Derry and Strabane District Council areas, the figures at ward level vary from 99% Protestant to 92% Catholic.

Was Harry Potter filmed in Northern Ireland?

So where was Harry Potter filmed in Ireland? The magical Cliffs of Moher during a starry night are truly beautiful. There are two Harry Potter filming locations in Ireland – The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare and Lemon Rock in County Kerry: 1) The Cliffs of Moher on the West Coast of Ireland.

Which HBO show was filmed in Belfast?

While the original series featured numerous filming locations including Spain, Croatia, Iceland and many more, Game of Thrones‘ real home was in Northern Ireland. Not only were exteriors shot there, but the production also used studios outside Belfast, for which there is now a Game of Thrones tour fans can go on.