Where was 'Game of Thrones' filmed? Real-life locations

Question

Where was Game of Thrones filmed? Are they real-life locations?

Answer 1

Game of Thrones locations are real places across Europe and Africa.

While much of the filming took place in Northern Ireland, both on location and in a Belfast studio, other important settings like King’s Landing and Iron Island can be found elsewhere in Europe.

Where was Game of Thrones filmed?

• Northern Ireland
• Iceland
• Croatia
• Scotland
• Spain
• Morocco
• Malta

(Despite some speculation, no Game of Thrones scenes were filmed in New Zealand.)

Where was Winterfell Castle filmed?

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

Where was King’s Landing filmed?

In an interview for HBO, Game of Thrones star Conleth Hill confirmed that the exteriors of King’s Landing were filmed in Croatia while the interiors were filmed in Northern Ireland.
However, the King’s Landing gates are in Malta and the road from the landing, the Dark Hedges, are in Northern Ireland.